Character is Destiny
Inspiring Stories We Should All Remember
$40.36
- Paperback
496 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2007
Summary
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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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780812974454 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 081297445X |
| Author: | John McCain |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 496 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2007 |
| Weight: | 360g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 132mm |
| Series: | Modern Library Classics (Paperback) |
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Critics Review
“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)
About The Author
John McCain
Senator John McCain 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 Faith of My Fathers, Worth the Fighting For, Why Courage Matters, Character Is Destiny, Hard Call, Thirteen Soldiers, and The Restless Wave. John McCain died in 2018.
Mark Salter is the author, with John McCain, of several books, including Faith of My Fathers and The Restless Wave. He served on Senator McCain’s staff for almost twenty years.
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