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How do stories / biographies of such famous people help youngsters?

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How do stories/biographies of such famous people help youngsters?

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  1. They help youngsters to look at life positively.
  2. They inspire the youth.
  3. They help them find answers to questions.
  4. They prove that we can do many seemingly impossible things if we really wish to.
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