Courage Is Contagious

Courage Is Contagious
AuthorJohn Kasich
PublisherDoubleday
Publication date
1998

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Connolly, Ceci (14 January 1999). "Kasich Launches Exploratory Panel". The Washington Post. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  3. ^ Lowe, Roger (26 October 1998). "Kasich Book Highlights Heroes". Columbus Dispatch.
  4. ^ Crowley, Elizabeth (16 June 1999). "More Young People Turn Away From Politics And Concentrate Instead on Community Service". The Wall Street Journal.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ owe, Roger (4 July 2000). "Kasich's Heros Begin Getting Royalties Profiles in Giving". Columbus Dispatch.
  7. ^ "Hardcover Independents & Chains Bestsellers". The New York Times. 22 November 1998. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  8. ^ "Hardcover Bestsellers". The New York Times. 6 December 1998. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  9. ^ "Hardcover Bestsellers". The New York Times. 22 November 1998. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  10. ^ "Kasich Set to Speak Trade Conference". Los Angeles Daily News. 13 December 2005.


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