Character Is Destiny - (Modern Library Classics (Paperback)) by John McCain & Mark Salter (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This collection of inspirational, character-building nonfiction from Senator John McCain contains stories of celebrated historical figures and lesser-known heroes whose values exemplify the best of the human spirit.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b><i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER - Senator John McCain tells the stories of celebrated historical figures and lesser-known heroes whose values exemplify the best of the human spirit</b><i><b>.</b><br></i><br>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 <p/> - 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<br> - Winston Churchill, who, in a renowned eighteen-word remark, counseled schoolboys to "never give up"<br> - the Catholic priest in Auschwitz who offered to take a condemned man's place<br> - a nun, formerly a comfortable Beverly Hills housewife, who works with prisoners in Mexico's worst jails<br> - George Washington, whose wisdom and hard-earned self-control helped him survive the chaos of war <p/> <i>Character Is Destiny</i> 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. <p/> <b>Praise for <i>Character Is Destiny</i></b> <p/> "An eclectic collection of heroes . . . [John McCain] will be remembered in a volume like this some day."<b>--<i>The Washington Post Book World</i></b> <p/> "Uplifting . . . inspiring . . . The lessons of these people's lives are as relevant to adults as to children."<b>--<i>Minneapolis Star Tribune</i></b> <p/> "McCain can surprise you, and <i>Character Is Destiny</i> surprises in the diversity of its cast."<b>--<i>Houston Chronicle</i></b></p><p>"McCain has made a declaration of values that liberals can embrace as readily as conservatives."<b>--<i>Publishers Weekly</i> (starred review)</b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"An eclectic collection of heroes . . . [John McCain] will be remembered in a volume like this some day."<b>--<i>The Washington Post Book World</i></b> <p/>"Uplifting . . . inspiring . . . The lessons of these people's lives are as relevant to adults as to children."<b>--<i>Minneapolis Star Tribune</i></b> <p/> "McCain can surprise you, and <i>Character Is Destiny</i> surprises in the diversity of its cast."<b>--<i>Houston Chronicle</i></b> <p/> "McCain has made a declaration of values that liberals can embrace as readily as conservatives."<b>--<i>Publishers Weekly</i> (starred review)</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Senator John McCain</b> entered the Naval Academy in June of 1954 and served in the United States Navy until 1981. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona in 1982 and to the Senate in 1986. The Republican Party's nominee for president in the 2008 election, McCain was also the author of <i>Faith of My Fathers, Worth the Fighting For, Why Courage Matters, Character Is Destiny, Hard Call, Thirteen Soldiers, </i> and <i>The Restless Wave.</i> John McCain died in 2018. <p/><b>Mark Salter</b> is the author, with John McCain, of several books, including <i>Faith of My Fathers </i>and <i>The Restless Wave</i>. He served on Senator McCain's staff for almost twenty years.</p>
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