Standing on the Shoulders

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Dan Walker was born in Crawley in West Sussex in 1977.
He is a TV presenter and journalist who recently moved to become one of the faces of Channel 5.
Previously he presented BBC1’s Breakfast for six years and Football Focus for twelve years.
Dan’s other books are Remarkable People: Extraordinary Stories of Everyday Lives, Dan Walker’s Football Thronkersaurus: Football’s Finest Tales and Dan Walker’s Magic, Mud & Maradona: Cup Football’s Finest Tales.
He lives in Sheffield with his wife, three children and Winne the dog.

With a foreword by 2021 Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis.Dan Walker is back, determined to keep shining a light on the kindness, compassion and selflessness which continue to characterise so many people and their actions right across the country.As one of the UK’s leading journalists, Dan has made it his life work to focus on people who often act as the catalysts for change: the unheralded champions who frequently go without getting the recognition they deserve.
The new book from the author of the bestselling Remarkable People contains a totally fresh batch of humble heroes whose actions, bravery and determination have helped shape their communities.
Standing on the Shoulders asks who are these little-known marvels and what makes them tick? What do they have in common? What can we all learn from them? Is there something special in the chain of events? What does it take to make a lasting impact on others?
History can be cruel and forgetful to those who don’t shout about their own success or good deeds, but Standing on the Shoulders is a beautifully-written and illuminating celebration of ordinary people and the extraordinary things they do. It is also a timely reminder of the goodness and positivity that drives us forward during challenging times.

Standing on the Shoulders tells the absorbing and inspiring stories of another collection of humble heroes. Reading about their life experiences, and how these amazing individuals elevate others and enable them to shine, helps bring our own lives into the clearest focus and highlights the fact that some incredible people reside amongst us.
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Popular TV presenter Dan Walker is back, determined to keep shining a light on the kindness, compassion and selflessness which continue to characterise so many people and their actions right across the country.

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