Star of Courage
Recognizing the Heroes Among Us
- Publisher
- Dundurn Press
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2001
- Category
- Social History, General, General
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459712973
- Publish Date
- Oct 2001
- List Price
- $8.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550023657
- Publish Date
- Oct 2001
- List Price
- $21.99
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Description
They come from the cities and farms, military bases and tourist towns, seaside bungalows and urban apartments. All are ordinary people who did extraordinary things. Not one of them sought recognition, yet all are worthy of our admiration. They are Canada’s heroes, recipients of the presigious Star of Courage, and these are the stories of their bravery.
Passionately told by John Melady, the tales of their courage span the nation and beyond: a heart-stopping rescue on the storm-tossed Atlantic, a plane crash on a mountain peak, a robbery and cold-blooded murder on the Saskatchewan prairie and a dramatic rescue at the very brink of Niagara Falls, to name just a few.
Whether the quick-thinking seven-year-old who foiled a molester, the quiet young woman who disarmed a killer, or the soldier who became a human shield: these courageous individuals will inspire readers and prove to Canadians that there are great heroes in our midst.
About the author
John Melady is a veteran writer and space enthusiast. He has written many books, including Canadians in Space, Star of Courage, Heartbreak and Heroism, and Pearson's Prize. Melady lives in Seaforth, Ontario.
Editorial Reviews
"John writes with detail and compassion about the people he has met and the often terrible circumstances they faced. He creates vivid pictures and descriptions with words, adding an extra element of suspense and drama to stories that are already very real and traumatic."
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