Standing on the Shoulders: Incredible Heroes and How They Inspire Us

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I’m not quite as invested in this season as I was in my year, but I know Helen Skelton and the standard of dancing is just fantastic,” adds Dan, who came fifth in last year’s season of Strictly. His book, 'Standing on the Shoulders' asks who are these little-known marvels and what makes them tick?

Taylor said: “History can be cruel and forgetful to those who do not shout about their own success or good deeds, but Dan’s new book is a beautifully written and illuminating celebration of ordinary people and the extraordinary things they do, and a timely reminder of the goodness and positivity that drives us forward during challenging times. And so he decided to do something about it, to dig a little deeper with the interviewees who fascinated him. Agreed - after the Jive she was clearly limping and relying on Gio for support but the chapter really goes into much further detail than that. p>

The data controller is Headline Publishing Group Limited.Dan Walker is back, determined to keep shining a light on the kindness, compassion and selflessness which continue to characterise so many people and their actions right across the country. You can see Gio in the background with Rose in his arms, I know at the time it was mentioned her feet were sore but the book explains it was a bit more than sore feet.

The new book from the author of the best-selling book 'Remarkable People' contains a totally fresh batch of humble heroes whose actions, bravery and determination have helped shape their communities.As well as background insight alongside the dialogue, there are also humorous insights from behind the scenes, particularly from the Strictly dance chapters, where he was a celebrity contestant. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. I am glad that you are gifted with the talent to communicate their stories so we can all understand the truth behind what is portrayed.

Dan does revisit a few people mentioned in the first book with an update on their lives since he last spoke to them and how they are progressing either personally with a particular cause. I also found the stories around forgiveness quite extraordinary - that it was possible even after such wrongs were done to be able to forgive. With what she’s been through this year, it’s lovely for her and her family to have such a great time on Strictly and to see how the public have got behind her and supported her. My wife’s one piece of advice was ‘don’t make it too sad’, so there’s huge swathes of hope and encouragement in every chapter. Headline has acquired two new books by broadcaster and journalist Dan Walker, star of the 2021 series of “Strictly Come Dancing”, following the success of Remarkable People: Extraordinary Stories of Everyday Lives (Headline) which published in 2020 and sold 50,000 copies across all formats .The chapter which covers Dan's time on Strictly dancing with Nadiya also talks about her background and competition career, and brings her teaching style and approach to working with celebrities to light. There’s some very heartbreaking stories about people that you wish you knew or are just awed by their personalities - he makes them shine. Dan has presented shows on BBC Radio 5 Live and presented Sportsday on the BBC News Channel and BBC World News, as well as regularly reporting for Final Score and Match of the Day.