A review by papidoc
The Hero: The Enduring Myth That Makes Us Human by Lee Child

4.0

Thought provoking, and short, examination of the etymological development of the word "hero." Child isn't a linguist (though he says his daughter is, and references her frequently), he is a novelist. So, he brings a novelists imagination and suppositional ability to exploring the possibilities. I am not a linguist either, so I have no idea whether what he describes is rigorous (though I suspect not), but it is thought-provoking, entertaining, and an interesting read.