Heroes Among Us: Deep Within Each of Us Dwells the Heart of a HeroCongressman Jim Ryun has provided a wealth of stories of quiet historical heroes who have, for the most part, been ignored by popular culture and nearly lost in the mist of the past. This book is not about popular heroes or cultural icons such as George Washington or Abraham Lincoln. These heroes were common people who stood firm in the face of tyranny, to give their lives for others, and to right the wrongs of social injustice. Their stories will inspire you to rise up to slay the dragons of your world. |
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Christopher Greene | 73 |
Richard Allen | 97 |
Adoniram Judson | 113 |
Elijah Lovejoy | 145 |
Angelina Grimke | 163 |
Father Damien de Veuster | 179 |
Peter Muhlenberg | 199 |
Edith Cavell | 215 |
Samuel Rutherford | 239 |
Thomas Macdonough | 259 |
John Harper | 275 |
CT Studd | 283 |
Bibliography | 301 |
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