Hernandez helped save the life of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, and his life experience is a source of true inspiration in this heartfelt memoir. His quick thinking saved her life until the paramedics arrived and took her to the hospital. His memoir explores his life, his character, and the traits that a young person needs to rise above adversity and become a hero.
Content Note
Part One: The shooting. Saturday morning ; Stop the bleeding ; Crime scene evidence ; Media frenzy ; At the State Capitol ; Tucson memorial ; After the tragedy ; At the White House -- Part Two: Growing up. Life in Tucson ; Mastering English ; Bullying ; Sunnyside High School ; Graves' disease -- Part Three: Obsessed with politics. Campaigning for Clinton ; Gabby's intern ; University of Arizona ; Lobbying ; House Bill 2668 ; Campaign manager ; LGBT ; Knocking on doors ; Student body president -- Part Four: Aftermath. Hispanic and gay ; My mother's list ; Team Red ; Talking to kids ; School board ; Vote Daniel Hernandez ; On the job ; One-year anniversary -- Epilogue -- Where are they now -- Special recognition and awards for Daniel Hernandez -- How we wrote this book.