Dreams change as a person grows. In childhood and youth, the dream may have been something totally different which changed with time. To recognise your real dream, you must find the things that interest and excite you. What do you think of when you hear the word 'hero'? Is it the wall-climbing, cape-wearing, villain-fighter you see in comics and films? From 1st July 2021, VAT will be applicable to those EU countries where VAT is applied to books - this additional charge will be collected by Fed Ex (or the Royal Mail) at the time of delivery. Shipments to the USA & Canada:

Drawing on his own experiences growing up and from researching for the bestselling Dare to Be Different books, Ben Brooks reminds children that heroes aren't always the wall-climbing, cape-wearing, villain-fighters we see in comics and films. Ordinary people can be heroes too - you just need to find your own superpower! Brooks ist mit sehr viel Engagement unterwegs. Ich fürchtete beim Lesen nur manchmal, dass die Länge der theoretischen Texte etwas zu lang für die jungen Leser*innen sein und ihre Geduld überstrapazieren könnten. Die Beispielgeschichten und die Graphic Novels aus dem Leben der „anderen“ Held*innen sind sehr überzeugend und mitreißend. Diesen Teil hätte ich mir noch etwas weiter ausgebaut gewünscht. Dieses Buch ist großartig! Wir alle können Helden sein und unser Welt ein kleines bisschen besser und lebenswerter machen. Jono Lancaster was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome - a condition that affects facial appearence - and at only two weeks old, he found himself in foster care. In his remarkable story, Jono shares the highs and lows of his journey and how he turned his differences into his greatest strengths.Helping others gives equal satisfaction to the one helping as to the one being helped. Look for those who can be helped by something that you are capable of offering.

It’s because a superpower is the special gift that each one of us has hiding inside. We just have to discover what that is and put it to use.

Not All Heroes Wear Capes by Ben Brooks is a book that shines a light on other people and their achievements, while simultaneously nudging the reader along in their thinking – what can youdo?

Ordinary people have done extraordinary things that others would class as heroic, but that they would see as having pushed through barriers of doubt, to become what they truly are.Not All Heroes Wear Capes: 10 Things We Can Learn from Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, shows how you can reach your true potential by finding what you are good at and using it. Dare to imagine! Dream big! Ask yourself, what if? Throughout the book, readers are asked to think about themselves, such as making a list of their dreams. We are asked: what are you already good at? What are you grateful for? Who are you grateful to? What are your strengths? All of this is geared at helping us become more aware of what heroism could be – making a difference. The book is not preachy but encouraging. It emphasises the twin powers of knowledge and kindness. If we can promote just those two things, we are doing well. Every Talent can be a superpower - We parents get so busy in our lives that we end up ignoring small acts of creativity from our children. Let's not forget to zoom into what our child is doing well. Gradually, through trial and error, random moments with strangers, and some tragic haircuts, I've found self-love and happiness. Finding self-acceptance hasn't always been easy. I was abandoned at birth with a facial difference, and as I got older, I began to hate my face and the world I lived in.

Inspirational, empowering and moving - this is an extraordinary memoir with a powerful message: you are strong enough to become your own hero. (Cape optional.) Brooks entstaubt und poliert den Begriff des/der „Helden/Heldin“ in seinem Buch auf. Denn in den letzten Jahrzehnten ist er ziemlich beschädigt worden. Zweifelhafte politische Systeme missbrauchen ihn in ihrem Sinne schon sehr lange. In den sozialen Medien werden Menschen zu Helden stilisiert, weil sie unendlich viele Likes generiert haben. Vergessen wurden hingegen Held*innen, die für Menschen und Tiere so viel Gutes, Gütiges und Hilfreiches tun (Die Pandemie legte da so manches bloß.)Doch ebenso ganz gewöhnliche Menschen können außergewöhnliche, heldenhafte Dinge tun. Schön ist hier die Geschichte des südkoreanischen Sportlers Choi Dae Ho, der unterwegs in Singapur eine arme, alte Frau ohne Schuhe sah und ihr spontan seine eigenen schenkte. Many people (particularly children) want to be heroes with superpowers. They see themselves in capes and tights fighting for what they believe, and to bring about change. In truth, a hero is anyone who wants to live in a better world and decides to do something about it. Ich bin zwar den Kinderschuhen entwachsen, aber auch ich wäre gerade gern eine Heldin mit Superkräften. Notfalls würde ich mir dafür auch einen enganliegenden Dress und ein Cape überstreifen, um für das Gute und den Frieden zu kämpfen. Aber das geht Euch bestimmt ähnlich… Auf der ersten Seite wird man gleich gefragt wie man sich einen Held vorstellt. Da kommen dann natürlich Batman, Superman und Co. Mir fallen das eher Menschen ein wie der Pilot, der auf dem Hudson gelandet ist. Oder auch solche, die ein Ehrenamt inne haben und bedürftigen helfen. Weit oben auf meiner Liste stehen FSJler*innen.