________________ The Brave Hearts 'The Brave Hearts' is a saga of those ordinary people who struggled in the face of almost unsurmountable odds and ultimately triumphed. The book delineates the stories of those brave hearts, the sports persons, who raced against obstacles and succeeded by dint of indomitable will, supreme courage and determination. 53 A physically challenged person can become a teacher or a musician, but how can a person excel in sports which demand extraordinary physical fitness and strength ? The present volume narrates the feats achieved by people who defied the stars and notched up victories. These are true stories written in a lucid and simple style and they all make an interesting and inspirational reading. It has a telling message - learn to live with disabilities, don't shed tears but defy and triumph. Five editions of the books in Gujarati and three edition in Hindi have already been published. Its Braille version and a CD have also been brought out.