In an age where the biggest "role models" are reality stars and untalented celebrities who are thrust into the spotlight without merit or public contribution, it's refreshing to read a book like On Admiration: Heroes, Heroines, Role Models, and Mentors, which highlights some of the most notable names in history, and why they are worthy of admiration, decades later. Author W. D. Wetherell starts begins and ends the book with two notable role models, and U.S. presidents - Dwight D. Eisenhower and Barack Obama.

Throughout the book other notable names - including authors like Albert Camus and Joseph Conrad, pioneers like Davy Crockett, athletes, thespians, and dozens of figures from the past - are not only labeled for their great work, but given reason as to why they deserve to be remembered so many years later. Who won't remember the changes in history Mickey Mantle and even notorious figures like Benedict Arnold made? For young readers looking for role models to admire who did make a difference in a world, and a long-lasting one, this is the book to read on tips and mistakes to learn from.

On Admiration: Heroes, Heroines, Role Models, and Mentors can be purchased now at Amazon.com.