The Burger Battle

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Beginning of a Hero: The Fred Rogers Story.
Life Lesson #17 – If You Don’t Like It, Change It.

Jamie and his dad were standing in line waiting for the lady at the register to take their order for lunch.

It was something they had always done—a father [...]

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The Making of a Hero

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Beginning of a Hero: The Oprah Winfrey Story.
Life Lesson #23 – Determine Yourself to a Higher Plain.

Jeremy was an average student in Mr. Delaney’s class.

He could make B’s and C’s without even trying.

He was strong and healthy and intelligent.

He had a lot of friends, but [...]

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A Full Circle

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Beginning of a Hero – The Clarence Thomas Story.
Life Lesson #25 – Learn About Cause and Effect.

Thirty five years ago, there was a boy named Lewis Thomason, and one day, Lewis’ class was on a field trip to the symphony house.

The orchestra was not playing at [...]

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Beginning of a Hero: The Roberto Clemente Story.
Life Lesson #98 – Be Valuable, Not Important.

It was The Rockets against The Whitesox, Little League Baseball at its best!

In the bottom of the first inning Robbie was at bat for the Sox.

First pitch, a swing and [...]

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The Boy Who Couldn’t Read

On July 3, 2011 By

A HERO is a person who does Special Things to HELP others, and a BULLY does things to HURT others. Therefore, a Bully is the OPPOSITE of a HERO. Every HERO starts out as a Child, and every Child can CHOOSE to become a HERO!

Just like THIS one…

When she was in the first [...]

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Terry Jones is NOT a Bully

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Beginning of a Hero: The Troy Aikman Story.
Life Lesson #95 – Become a Leader.

Terry was the captain of the football team.

He was fast – He was popular – and he scored more touchdowns that anyone else!

While some of his team mates were having a [...]

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Robbie Lives in a Trailer

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Beginning of a Hero: The Jane Addams Story.
Life Lesson #63 – Do What You Must Do.

One day, Robbie’s father lost his job, and without a job, he could no longer pay his bills.

As much as they hated to, they had to sell their nice house [...]

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Two Football Fans

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Beginning of a Hero: The John Schneider Story.
Life Lesson #62 – Think Before You Act.

Josh and his friend were two sixth graders who loved football.

Josh was a Cowboys fan.

Josh’s friend had two favorite teams—the Washington Redskins and whoever was playing against the Dallas Cowboys [...]

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