" The dictionary,” I explained. “A hero is someone who sets themselves apart from others. You know—someone who is strong or shows courage, takes a risk. And I know Webster’s is probably talking about well known heroes. Like from the newspapers and history books. Inventors and athletes and people like Martin Luther King.” “Uh-huh.” Soula was still listening. “But don’t you think it’s possible . . .”—I twisted up my face—“…that every person is a hero to someone else?” I said. "

― Leslie Connor , Waiting for Normal