From the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom: eight fascinating portraits of men and women whose lives define the meaning of courage.

GORDON BROWN became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on June 27, 2007. Previously, he was the longest serving Chancellor of the Exchequer in 200 years. He is the author of several books, including Maxton, Where There Is Greed, and The Politics of Nationalism and Devolution. He is married to Sarah Macaulay and they have two sons.