Judy Rodgers (2)

First off, I have to say that when I first read about this book, I was expecting something different. I had understood it to be a book of tales of heroism in the face of danger, stories of people who stood up for what’s right without thought for the consequences, stories of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ghandi and everyday people. While it did have a few stories in it, it was more a book about the recipe for such people.

At first, I didn’t think this book was much. At times it was difficult show more for me to retain what was being said, which may have to do with the fact it’s been hot and I had walked to the library in the heat to read it there. But the crazy thing about it is that the info pops out and says boo! now as I’m watching the news, movies, or reading. There’s this little voice in the back of my mind that analyzes events I encounter through what I’ve read. AND the whole time reading it, every heroic act I’ve seen or heard or done popped up for application or proof of what I was reading.

The person who will step into greatness must see the others with love, compassion, and concern. He or she will have a sense of “mine” towards them. Then he or she must be able to sense or see the way through to help. Third, this person must have the will to step out and do it. Usually, this will is recalled by the person afterwards as more of a compulsion, “I just did what anyone else would do.”

My first impulse was to give this book three stars, but after watching it ooze and stew and bubble, I’m thinking it’s much more effective than I first thought and I’m going to give Something Beyond Greatnessby Judy Rodgers and Gayatri Naraine 4 out of 5 stars.

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