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An inspiring collection of heroes from whom our daughters can learn to lead fulfilling and impactful lives. In Heroes for My Daughter, the New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer brings together the stories of 55 remarkable people, a diverse set of individuals from across time and from all walks of life: artists and inventors, scientists and explorers, who each dedicated their life to making our world a better place.

When Brad Meltzer's first son was born eight years ago, the best-selling writer and new father started compiling a list of heroes whose virtues and talents he wanted to share with his son: Abraham Lincoln, Rosa Parks, Jim Henson, Amelia Earhart, Muhammad Ali...and so many more, each one an ordinary person who was able to achieve the extraordinary.

See where Brad's obsession started. Originally written for USA Weekend.

Dedicated to the memory of his father, here's Brad's story about his father's unexpected death by a lightning bolt.

Truth in a title. Here's the exact day that Brad gave his favorite book to his oldest son.

Here's the true story of Brad, his daughter, and the book that was born when she entered his life.

Dedicated to the memory of his mother, here's Brad's story of love, compassion, and, most importantly, his mother, Terri Meltzer.

The real story of Brad with his volunteer little brother. Originally published in USA Weekend magazine for their Make a Difference Day series.

Brad married his high school sweetheart. Here's the true story as it appeared in Details magazine.

The true story of Brad's favorite game and growing up in Brooklyn. Published in the anthology The Games We Played, edited by Steven A. Cohen.

Brad's favorite short story he ever wrote. Originally published in USA Weekend magazine for their Summer Fiction Series.

Originally published in Sunday Times in London after the magazine asked Brad to compare American lawyers with British barristers. Wig-a-riffic!

The story of the teacher who changed Brad's life. Originally published in Parade magazine.

What one reviewer called "my near-sexual fascination" with a comic book character. Originally published in Give Our Regards to the Atom-Smashers!