Product Description: Lately, troubled teens have been dominating the headlines. But there are other stories that deserve the spotlight--stories about the many teenagers who have dedicated themselves to important, socially useful volunteer work and who will lead their generation toward a more hopeful tomorrow...read more

In a collection of inspirational, true-life accounts, forty-two teachers of all disciplines describe the various ways in which they frequently go beyond the call of duty to make a difference in the lives of their students. Original. 30,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

Relates stories of rescue workers, medics, airplane passengers, victims' families, and others who reached out to help in a time of crisis after the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Product Description: A collection of heartrending and heartwarming stories of people, both famous and unknown, who have suffered great emotional or physical hardship and went beyond their pain to help others. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Thirty young people tell their stories of overcoming hardship to become volunteers in this inspiring look at a national trend among teenagers.

People who have overcome hardships share their stories about how they have turned their misfortunes into support for other people in need.