The Boldness of
Boys : Famous Men Talk About Growing Up by Susan
Strong"Though Tony Hawk never thought he could make
a career out of skateboarding, that didn't stop him from skating, falling,
and crashing at Oasis Skatepark..." (more)
About the Author Susan
Strong has worked as an MTV writer and producer, editor of Z Magazine, and
series producer of Champlin on Film. She lives in Santa Barbara with her
husband and two daughters.
Product Description: In 2001,
author Susan Strong published her first book, The Greatness of Girls.
Since that time, she has given extensive readings across the country. More
often than not, audiences have asked the same question, "When are you
going to do a book like this for boys?" In The Boldness of Boys, Strong
takes the same winning approach to encouraging and empowering young people
- that is, she solicits essays and anecdotes from famous men who share
their own personal insights about growing up. The list of contributors is
varied and impressive - all are trailblazers who have won success on their
own terms. Among the 40 men included are Colin Powell, Jay Leno, Tony Hawk
(skateboard champion), Ansel Adams, Christopher Reeve, Paul Orfalea
(founder of Kinko's), Lance Armstrong, Dave Barry, Nelson Mandela, and
Senator John McCain. Chapters focus on relevant issues such as school,
parents, adversity, challenges, mentors, and perseverance. Each entry
includes a brief biography and is followed by a one-to two-page
first-person essay. While the stories cover a broad range, the underlying
message is the same: We all face challenges in life, but with persistence
and courage, we can achieve our greatest dreams.
Inside This BookFirst Sentence: "Though
Tony Hawk never thought he could make a career out of skateboarding,
that didn't stop him from skating, falling, and crashing at Oasis
Skatepark..." (more)
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