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Defining and Understanding Heroism

What is heroism? Author Conn Iggulden wrote a book about heroes. He writes about heros such as Florence Nightingale, Harry Houdini and the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93. He analyzes the moments and patterns of courage that make heroes out of ordinary people.

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AIR DATE: 05/22/2010