Who Are Your Personal Heroes?

Inspiration often comes from the most unexpected places. Sometimes we find inspiration online, in a thought-provoking TED talk or Reddit AMA. Other times, we are inspired by an emotionally resonant book or movie. But most often, we are inspired by our personal heroes — ordinary people who take extraordinary actions to enact change.

We've been thinking about inspiration and heroes a lot this month in Mashable's social book club MashableReads as we read Radiance of Tomorrow by Ishmael Beah. Set in Sierra Leone after a devastating civil war, Radiance of Tomorrow tells the story of a community trying to adapt to postwar life while still reeling from conflict. Throughout the book, many of the characters draw strength and guidance from their community and their ancestors — their heroes. Read more...