My Hero: Extraordinary People on the Heroes Who Inspire Them : Free Press : 9781416584490 : 1416584498 : 26 Oct 2007 : In My Hero, some of the brightest lights from around the globe share -- in their own words -- stories about the people who have been the greatest source of strength and inspiration to them. With essays by military heroes, political leaders, and Nobel Prize winners, sports heroes, firefighters, scientists, and schoolteachers -- and with an introduction by basketball legend, businessman, and philanthropist Earvin "Magic" Johnson -- this collection gathers individuals who themselves are shining examples to tell us about the people who have illuminated their own lives. ? How did Dana Reeve come to find such grit and grace when her fairy-tale prince was thrown from his real-life steed, paralyzed from the neck down? ? What traits of baseball great Ted Williams have inspired war hero Senator John McCain since childhood? ? What impact did Nelson Mandela have on boxing legend M