Texas native and veteran ABC journalist John Quiñones has traveled the world and the country reporting on hundreds of stories during his illustrious career. Long ago he realized that the stories he was most attracted to had one thing in common—a shared focus on the goodness inherent in ordinary Americans. According to John, truly heroic individuals are people who make difficult choices, even in the face of danger, without giving in to fear. They don't expect fame or money for their efforts—they're just doing the right thing. They are compassionate and courageous, and our world would be a far worse place without them. They rarely get the recognition they deserve. Heroes Among Us means to change that. Along with reporting the many stories of heroes he's met, John also shares his own touching personal narrative of his rise from humble roots as the son of a laborer and a house cleaner to his life as a network anchor. His is one of the most American of stories. Heroes Among Us, in its stories of selflessness, strength, and bravery, offers inspiration, ultimately challenging each of us to learn from the great deeds of our neighbors and, in turn, to follow in that same heroic spirit. This is a book to cherish, one whose wisdom will be felt for years to come.
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“John Quiñones has spent his career in the heart and sinew of America. The book makes you a promise—that courage, humanity, [and] generosity triumph—that all of us can walk in the footsteps of heroes and learn about bravery, joy, hope, and life lived to the fullest.” — Diane Sawyer
“John Quiñones has spent his career in the heart and sinew of America. The book makes you a promise—that courage, humanity, [and] generosity triumph—that all of us can walk in the footsteps of heroes and learn about bravery, joy, hope, and life lived to the fullest.”
Arthur Morey's calm baritone brings the stories of each of these heroes to the fore.
" I had a lot of stories of heroism from ordinary, normal people. Many of the stories are heart wrenching. "
" A fast, feel good read, but tends to be a little preachy at times. "
" Interesting compilation of people John has encountered throughout his life. A little sappy, but interesting. Set up to be a guide book for people who want to step up and be a hero. "
John Quiñones is the Emmy Award–winning coanchor of ABC news magazine Primetime and has been with the network nearly thirty years. He is the sole anchor of the series What Would You Do?, one of the highest-rated news magazine franchises in recent years. During his tenure, he has reported extensively for ABC News, predominantly serving as a correspondent for Primetime and 20/20.
Having grown up in a poor family of migrant workers to eventually become ABC’s first Latino correspondent and a seven-time Emmy Award winner, Quiñones shares his powerful story with audiences around the country, encouraging them to pursue their dreams regardless of socioeconomic barriers. He particularly emphasizes the role education played in his success in his captivating and inspiring keynotes.
Arthur Morey has won three AudioFile Magazine “Best Of” Awards, and his work has garnered numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and placed him as a finalist for two Audie Awards. He has acted in a number of productions, both off Broadway in New York and off Loop in Chicago. He graduated from Harvard and did graduate work at the University of Chicago. He has won awards for his fiction and drama, worked as an editor with several book publishers, and taught literature and writing at Northwestern University. His plays and songs have been produced in New York, Chicago, and Milan, where he has also performed.
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