John Wayne's Book of American Grit

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"A celebration of American courage and tenacity, this sumptuous visual history details the stories of more than 125 of our nation's most gutsy and resolute citizens--those who overcame extraordinary odds through faith, will and guts--from George Washington and Helen Keller to Jim Lovell, Jackie Robinson and many more, both famous and lesser-known. Each chapter opens with a feature on John Wayne, highlighting a specific trait of "grit," then examines dozens of other American legends who exhibited that same attribute in awe-inspiring fashion. A fun, fascinating book celebrating American optimism, patriotism and good old-fashioned bootstrap determination"--Publisher's website