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Character Is Destiny: Inspiring Stories E- 9781400064120, hardcover, McCain, new

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ISBN
9781400064120
Book Title
Character Is Destiny : Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Item Length
9.5 in
Publication Year
2005
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.1 in
Author
Mark Salter, John Mccain
Genre
Family & Relationships, Self-Help, Psychology, History
Topic
Personal Growth / General, Parenting / General, General, Personality, Motivational & Inspirational, Essays
Item Weight
27.8 Oz
Item Width
8.3 in
Number of Pages
336 Pages
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Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1400064120
ISBN-13
9781400064120
eBay Product ID (ePID)
45405422

Product Key Features

Book Title
Character Is Destiny : Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Topic
Personal Growth / General, Parenting / General, General, Personality, Motivational & Inspirational, Essays
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Family & Relationships, Self-Help, Psychology, History
Author
Mark Salter, John Mccain
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
27.8 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
8.3 in

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Trade
LCCN
2005-051648
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"An eclectic collection of heroes . . . [John McCain] will be remembered in a volume like this some day." -- The Washington Post Book World "Uplifting . . . inspiring . . . The lessons of these people's lives are as relevant to adults as to children." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune "McCain can surprise you, and Character Is Destiny surprises in the diversity of its cast." -- Houston Chronicle "McCain has made a declaration of values that liberals can embrace as readily as conservatives." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Dewey Decimal
170/.44
Synopsis
This collection of inspirational, character-building nonfiction--written in the style of William Bennett's "The Book of Virtues"--comes from Senator John McCain, "one of the most inspiring public figures of this generation" ("The Washington Post")., NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Senator John McCain tells the stories of celebrated historical figures and lesser-known heroes whose values exemplify the best of the human spirit . He illustrates these qualities with moving stories of triumph against the odds, hope in adversity, and sacrifices for a cause greater than self-interest. Among the heroes of exemplary character we meet are - Pat Tillman, whose patriotism obliged him to leave the riches and celebrity of the NFL for a soldier's life in defense of his country - Winston Churchill, who, in a renowned eighteen-word remark, counseled schoolboys to "never give up" - the Catholic priest in Auschwitz who offered to take a condemned man's place - a nun, formerly a comfortable Beverly Hills housewife, who works with prisoners in Mexico's worst jails - George Washington, whose wisdom and hard-earned self-control helped him survive the chaos of war Character Is Destiny is McCain's moving and eloquent tribute to men and women who have lived truthfully, and whose stories will stir the hearts of young and old alike and help prepare us for the hard work of choosing our own destinies. Praise for Character Is Destiny "An eclectic collection of heroes . . . John McCain] will be remembered in a volume like this some day." -- The Washington Post Book World "Uplifting . . . inspiring . . . The lessons of these people's lives are as relevant to adults as to children." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune "McCain can surprise you, and Character Is Destiny surprises in the diversity of its cast." -- Houston Chronicle "McCain has made a declaration of values that liberals can embrace as readily as conservatives." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review), NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . Senator John McCain tells the stories of celebrated historical figures and lesser-known heroes whose values exemplify the best of the human spirit . He illustrates these qualities with moving stories of triumph against the odds, hope in adversity, and sacrifices for a cause greater than self-interest. Among the heroes of exemplary character we meet are .Pat Tillman, whose patriotism obliged him to leave the riches and celebrity of the NFL for a soldier's life in defense of his country . Winston Churchill, who, in a renowned eighteen-word remark, counseled schoolboys to "never give up" . the Catholic priest in Auschwitz who offered to take a condemned man's place . a nun, formerly a comfortable Beverly Hills housewife, who works with prisoners in Mexico's worst jails . George Washington, whose wisdom and hard-earned self-control helped him survive the chaos of war Character Is Destiny is McCain's moving and eloquent tribute to men and women who have lived truthfully, and whose stories will stir the hearts of young and old alike and help prepare us for the hard work of choosing our own destinies. Praise for Character Is Destiny "An eclectic collection of heroes . . . John McCain will be remembered in a volume like this some day." - The Washington Post Book World "Uplifting . . . inspiring . . . The lessons of these people's lives are as relevant to adults as to children." - Minneapolis Star Tribune "McCain can surprise you, and Character Is Destiny surprises in the diversity of its cast." - Houston Chronicle "McCain has made a declaration of values that liberals can embrace as readily as conservatives." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
LC Classification Number
BJ1521.M33 2005

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    It is well organized according to special character traits that lead to a successful life, but McCain is not defining successful in the traditional "financially blessed, getting most of whatever you want, always having a happy family or business," but rather in having an impact that is honorable, sometimes happy, and always meaningful. This is written for young adults to older generations because some of the events will require explanation if the audience is too young to understand some important history. This would be a great book for a parent to read with children and talk about. It is important to know McCain thought he had been so lucky in his life, in spite of years as a prisoner and such grievous injuries and torture that he couldn't even comb his own hair for the last 40+ years ...

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