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 Excellent Book On Character August 26, 2008
John McCain's book is well written and provides individualized examples of people who exemplify the important characteristics he's written about including: honesty(Thomas More),loyalty (Sir Ernest Shackleton)- who also could have easily been chosen as a model of leadership also,citizenship(Pat Tillman),cooperation(John Wooden),generosity(Osceola McCarty) - a truly inspiring story, and many others. This is a great book for anyone, particularly for younger people who are forming their characters. It would also make an excellent gift book. I've given it to a few people already.
This is not a political book. It's simply a super compendium of character. It's for anyone. It is disturbing to note some of the "argumentum ad hominem" directed against McCain in the review comments, which may be suitable to a political forum, but seem inappropriate in this one. It would be a shame for that to keep someone from buying this very worthwhile book. McCain probably won't get my vote for President, but he surely has it for this book.
 Suprisingly Interesting August 4, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Long car ride. 4 kids. Hey, let's torture the kids with John McCain... we packed along the iPods and gadgets, and figured WE (the adults) would listen to this while the kids ignored it.
We popped in the first disc of the audio CD. After about 5 minutes, I thought, "there's just no way I can listen to this through the whole state of Utah!" McCain's voice is pretty monotone. Enough to put someone to sleep. Except, that after a little while, I realized I was listening to what Senator McCain was SAYING, listening to the story. The stories contained are very interesting.
Eventually, my 7yr old son and 10 yr old daughter were engrossed in these stories.
I also have a stronger opinion of Senator McCain after some of his musings. When he spoke of Pat Tillman, McCain says, "I wish I had known him. I wish I had known him all of his life." There were many comments like this that made you sure that Senator McCain really gave a hoot about the subjects of his stories.
Whether you are a Republican, or other -- this is quite a read/listen. it you have any emotions, you will probably cry at times. You will cringe and feel for these heroes.
BUY THIS! You won't be disappointed.
Very well written, lot of information about many good people May 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very good book. His selections tell much about John McCain. My thoughts about him are now very, very high. He wrote the best I have ever read about Pat Tillman. His death was so sad I did not want to read more about him, but what John said was touching. He said, Sojourner Truth, she taught us how to be Americans. I read several books about Winston Churchill and John Wooden, but learned new great thoughts & information about both and many others.
His Father, at the end of the day would stand at the north end of the base he was at, alone, looking toward where his son was prisoner of war. He admired wooden a lot, John McCain regretted missing many of his great games. {Our putrid media loves to show another candidate trying to play basketball, (badly) and bowling a 37. How does an adult bowl a 37?}. John McCain wasn't able to polish his basketball game and not even watch a game while he was keeping us free, when he was not free.
Great book for all adults. Great book to help children grow to be great, happy adults.
Great book for kids 10-16 May 2, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great book of heroes, especially for kids 10-16. I am reading them to my 10 year old son. You wouldn't want to go much younger, because McCain does deal with incredible hardships some of these people went through, some of which younger kids just wouldn't understand. It's well written, and it consistently comes back to the value of having honor. Kids need more of this. And by the way, this is a great read for adults too--really inspirational.
This is the most enjoyable book I have read in years! March 30, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I absolutely loved this book and plan to send it to others as a gift that keeps on giving. The book is filled with short biographies of 34 historical characters. It was broken down by those who demonstrated honor, purpose, strength, understanding, judgment, creativity, and love. These are colorful people of character who led interesting lives and impacted the lives of countless others. It provides what I like to call incidental learning. You read about the lives of others and effortlessly about history, character, and so much more. If you liked this style of writing and learning, I suggest that you also read: Proust Was a Neuroscientist by Jonah Lehrer I loved it too.
Within its 297 extremely readable pages, John McCain's story is told, as just one of the interesting biographies in this wonderful book! Buy it today. You'll be glad you did.
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