As the title telegraphs, “Heroes with Humble Beginnings” is a book about the early, challenging years of some of the greatest ballplayers, movie actors and presidents of all time, about boys whose parents were socially as well as economically deprived. It also explains why we love underdogs, in what way these “humble beginnings” matter and how the lives of these men are intertwined with our belief in the American Dream.
“Heroes with Humble Beginnings: Underdogs on the Diamond, At the Movies, In the White House,” by FM Kail
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As the title telegraphs, “Heroes with Humble Beginnings” is a book about the early, challenging years of some of the greatest ballplayers, movie actors and presidents of all time, about boys whose parents were socially as well as economically deprived. It also explains why we love underdogs, in what way these “humble beginnings” matter and how the lives of these men are intertwined with our belief in the American Dream.
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March 6, 2022
Ep 6: The Myth and Reality of the American Dream
In this podcast we explore these fascinating questions: What is the origin of the phrase “the American Dream.” Why does it seem to exert such a powerful influence on Americans and others? How do the underdogs chronicled in this book measure up to promise of the American Dream? How well does the American Dream work in occupations beyond the worlds of sports, entertainment and politics? What is the role of factors like parents’ social class and education? Do people continue to believe in the American Dream? How do stories, like those chronicled in this book, figure into that belief? Is the American Dream really alive and well in America – and, if so, will it survive?
March 6, 2022
Ep 5: Childhood Disadvantage and Adult Success: Adversity and Grit
When you look at the traits, skills and attributes that were the keys to succeeding in baseball, film and politics, they seem to have very little to do with humble beginnings. Whether it is the stamina, strength and coordination it takes to be a major leaguer, the looks, voice and style it takes to be a movies star, or the confidence, interpersonal skills and optimism it takes to be a great president – none of these are qualities that are class or economically based. Mike Kail posits the one characteristic that is shared by those who make it to the top, a characteristic that may be fostered by struggling at the start. And he shares his views about why we revere the heroes in his stories, even if their early life challenges did not directly impede their rise to fame and fortune.
March 6, 2022
Ep 4: Why We Love Underdogs: Fables, Fairy Tales, Movies and America’s Roots
Join Mike Kail as he explores the many ways in which Americans are enamored of underdogs. What are underdogs, and what influence did the fairy tales, Bible stories and fables we heard as children have on our belief that underdogs could defy the odds and succeed? What role did books and movies have on reinforcing those beliefs as we became adults? Mike encourages you to think about the real underdogs who have inspired you during your lifetime. And he shares his theory that America’s roots -- our immigrant population, our improbable revolutionary leaders, our victory in the Revolutionary War -- had a powerful influence in shaping our attitudes toward underdogs. Add it all up and this podcast will show why rooting for the underdog is indeed ‘baked into the American DNA.’
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