Essays on Hero

Who was Jesus? Jesus is the central figure of Chrisitanity. Jesus was a religious leader and preacher in the time of c. 4BC – c. AD30/33. He was sent to Earth by God, and Mary (a virgin) conceived Jesus through the Holy Spirit, with none...

Everyone has had accomplishments in their life, and behind those accomplishments is someone who has had an impact on their life. My dad is my greatest influence for several reasons. He has always supported me, and the decisions I make. He has also showed me...

Everyone has someone who inspires them. I am not talking about mentoring or coaching here, but inspiration. Perhaps I am too picky, but it takes an extraordinary person to inspire me. I am going to tell you about my grandfather. I have chosen to do...

Temple Grandin, an extraordinary woman with autism described herself as different, but not less. In the 1950s and 60s, there was less tolerance for people with autism, than there is today. No one understood Grandin, or what she was feeling inside, some even doubted she...

Stevland Hardaway Morris, soon to be known worldwide as Motown music icon Stevie Wonder, was born to Calvin Judkins and Lula Mae Hardaway on May 13th, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. Due to being six weeks premature, Wonder was placed in an incubator where he eventually...

Early Childhood Stevie Wonder was born Stevland Hardaway Judkins, on the day May 13, 1950. He was born six weeks early with an eye disorder, retinopathy of prematurity. It wasn’t the greatest start to a life full of pleasant achievements for the musician. In addition...

In the American entertainment industry, there are plenty of names that have recorded achievements and acclaim in the industry’s history, but none can quite match the cultural and historical significance of Elvis Presley, who is famously known as the King of Rock and Roll, and...

Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. Is one of the many inspirational quotes from Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa was also called Saint Teresa of Calcutta dedicated her time to caring for the poor and sick. Mother...

The book I chose for my second semester book review is titled ‘Elvis Presley’ by Bobbie Ann Mason. The book a summary of the amazing things that Elvis Presley did in his life. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn about or...

Bob Marley was born in Jamaica to a white father and black mother, something that would mark him for the rest of his life because he liked to repeat that the relationship between his parents repeated ‘the history of slavery’, in which ‘the white man...

In the Roman Catholic religion saints are regarded with an immense amount of respect. Saints are still a key part of life for those who are religiously devoted. What some people may not think about, however, is the actual process which takes place to get...

Throughout the Middle ages, women in society were completely dominated and controlled by men, making their life’s difficult and unequal at the time. They were taught to be obedient and subservient to their male counterparts, which in turn gave them little chance for any independence....

In 1850 slaves were typically used for hard labor in plantations and once the “owner” didn’t need them anymore they would sell them which would cause the slave to leave their family and it was usually a goodbye and a not see you later. Being...

In America 1831, there was no sign of slavery ending. Nat Turner, a 31-year-old slave seen as a genius by many, was in belief that he was a prophet, and that it was god’s plan for him to revolt against and kill the whites in...

It seems to be human nature to contemplate on our weaknesses rather than our strengths. It appears natural to ponder upon our weaknesses and search for methods to bridge this deficit area. Although, it is imperative to understand and substitute one’s weaknesses we must also...

We all have a person we look up to whether it may be your mom, grandpa, singer, etc. But sometimes they may not be the best leader, but they may not be the best example of a leader. One excellent example of a leader is...

Imagine running for your life while leading 300 slaves in the middle of the night not knowing what might happen to you or them. A black African American named Harriet Tubman would shock the world by not just her bravery, but risking her life to...

The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter Taylor Swift, caused a sensation in the country music scene in 2006 and became one of the most popular acts of pop music.Taylor Swift was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on December 13, 1989. At the age of 16, she was known...

There are some people in this world who want to excel, but everyone as a different idea of what “excelling” means to them. Although most people consider “excelling” as when they become this amazing hero who saves the day, there are some people who believe...