Find the Hero in You ~ Christopher Columbus

With my Big Dream to inspire children across the world to become everything they can possibly be, I've included a reflection journal that goes along with the book.

This is what the first two pages look like:

Find the Hero in You ~ Christopher Columbus

A Book Where You Illustrate Your Hopes & Dreams

by

Adam Stuart

            Called a madman, told “no” hundreds of times, and thrown in jail, Cristoforo (criss-TOH-foh-roh) Columbus was laughed at, mocked and rejected over and over again in his quest to make his dreams come true.

            While others gave up on him, he never gave up on himself. He tried again and again until he overcame one obstacle after another. Each time he did, he became bigger in the process. He became more than he had ever been before. He became big enough to get his big hopes and dreams.

            Born in 1451 to a family of Italian wool weavers, Cristoforo, or Christopher, was expected to take over the family business when he grew up. But this wasn’t his dream. It wasn’t his passion. Sitting on the docks of Genoa, Italy with his brother, Christopher would watch the ships come and go. He dreamed of becoming a sailor and travelling the world. He imagined the smell of the salt air filling his nose and the wind blowing in his hair. This is what made him feel alive.

Adam Stuart 2014

Page 1

What dream do you have that makes you feel alive? What do you imagine doing with your life that you would love to do? Write your answers below. Then, draw a picture of what your dream looks like.

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Adam Stuart 2014

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Tell me what you think. Do you think it has the potential to not only educate but inspire?

Thank you,

Adam and the School of Athens ~ Mind Adventures