Hometown Heroes: Real Stories of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things All Across America (American Profile)

All across America, ordinary people are going out of their way to help one another and make our country a better place. Unheralded, unrecognized, and often taken for granted, these citizens continue their good deeds, happy just to make a difference.

Hometown Heroes tells the stories of fifty such people from all over America, including Moody, Alabama, Ellisville, Illinois, and Lander, Wyoming. Spanning ages fourteen to ninety-three, the heroes inside this book show that it's never too early or too late to lend a helping hand and make inspiring choices. Capturing the true spirit of America—one of generosity, courage, and tireless devotion—these heroes warm our hearts and reveal a face of America we rarely hear about.

Celebrating the people, places, and things that make America great, American Profile is the fourth largest weekly magazine in the United States, with a circulation of over 9 million copies each week. Hometown Heroes is based on their most popular column.