The society of timid souls : or, how to be brave /

Morland, Polly.

The society of timid souls : or, how to be brave / Polly Morland. - First edition. - 309 pages ; 22 cm

Includes index.

Man -- Beast -- The enemy within -- Elemental -- Limelight -- Man II -- Gravity -- Crime and punishment -- Tyrannies.

A British documentary filmmaker recounts her personal quest to understand bravery in the modern age, an effort that prompted her to interview people who have undergone extraordinary moments of courage.

9780307889065 (pbk.) 0307889068 (pbk.)

2012043202


Courage--Case studies.

BJ1533.C8 / M67 2013

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