Real Characters

Some Of The Most Interesting And Genuinely Commendable People In The World Are Systematically Overlooked By Our Celebrity-obsessed Media. This Book Is A Reminder Of Just What A Mistake That Is--here You Will Meet Some Truly Extraordinary People, From Subsistence Farmers, Cattle Ranchers, Rodeo Rascals, A Miraculous Middle School Teacher, And A Munificent Unlicensed Auto Mechanic, To Italian Franciscans, Out-of-the-box College And University Professors, An Independent-minded British Poet, And A Northern Timber Wolf. All Of These Characters Have Something To Teach, But They Do It In Eccentric Ways That Will Challenge Your Expectations And Reward Your Willingness To Break A Mold Or Two Yourself.