Courage Is Contagious is a 1998 book by Ohio Governor (then-Representative) John Kasich.
Courage Is Contagious is often compared to the 1957 book Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy, then a United States Senator planning to run for president, profiled acts of political heroism by eight United States Senators.[1] Kasich wrote Courage Is Contagious as a United States Representative contemplating running for the Presidency, which he did in the early Republican Party presidential primaries, 2000.[1][2] In contrast with Kennedy's book, Kasich's book describes the lives of ordinary Americans who perform extraordinary feats of public service.[1]
Kasich says that he wrote the book after being asked by a conservative think tank to write a book about government budgets but decided to write a more inspirational book instead.[3] The book highlights the surging popularity of volunteering in charitable and civic improvement activities of all kinds.[4][5]
Royalties from the book were donated to fund the work of the men and women who Kasich had profiled.[6]
Courage Is Contagious was a New York Times bestseller in November and December 1998.[7][8][9][10]
References
- ^ a b c Squitieri, Tom (28 January 1999). "The courage of their convictions 'Quiet heroes' roll up their sleeves and set an example (book review)". USA Today.
- ^ Connolly, Ceci (14 January 1999). "Kasich Launches Exploratory Panel". The Washington Post. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ Lowe, Roger (26 October 1998). "Kasich Book Highlights Heroes". Columbus Dispatch.
- ^ Crowley, Elizabeth (16 June 1999). "More Young People Turn Away From Politics And Concentrate Instead on Community Service". The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ Harwood, John (26 November 1997). "Rep. Kasich, Changing Gears After Budget Pact, Struggles to Define a New 'Mission' for the GOP". The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ owe, Roger (4 July 2000). "Kasich's Heros Begin Getting Royalties Profiles in Giving". Columbus Dispatch.
- ^ "Hardcover Independents & Chains Bestsellers". The New York Times. 22 November 1998. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ "Hardcover Bestsellers". The New York Times. 6 December 1998. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ "Hardcover Bestsellers". The New York Times. 22 November 1998. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ "Kasich Set to Speak Trade Conference". Los Angeles Daily News. 13 December 2005.