Character is Destiny, John McCain
Character is Destiny, John McCain
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Character is Destiny
Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember

Author: John McCain

Narrator: Arthur Morey

Unabridged: 14 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/15/2005

Synopsis

In Character is Destiny, 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, righteousness in the face of iniquity, hope in adversity, and sacrifices for a cause greater than self-interest. The tributes he pays here to men and women who have lived truthfully will stir the hearts of young and old alike, and help prepare us for the hard work of choosing our destiny.

About The Author

Senator John McCain entered the Naval Academy in June of 1954. He served in the United States Navy until 1981. He was elected to the US House of Representatives from Arizona in 1982 and to the Senate in 1986. He was the Republican Party’s nominee for president in the 2008 election.Arthur Morey has acted in a number of productions, both Off-Broadway in New York and Off-Loop in Chicago. He’s won several Earphones Awards and has been repeatedly listed by AudioFile Magazine as a Best Voice over the years.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Katherine on March 11, 2018

Pada awalnya saya mengira buku ini cuma ringkasan singkat biografi tokoh² terkenal. Bahkan sampai saat saya sudah kelar Bagian 1 (buku ini terbagi dgn 7 bagian). Tetapi makin dibaca, makin saya rasakan perubahan bhw buku ini memang menekankan pd keunggulan karakter para tokoh yg diceritakan (total 3......more

Goodreads review by Ty on July 24, 2008

Somewhat disappointing, but glad I read it. The stories of historical figures and their values and strengths was a good review and reminder that I need to be working on some of those things myself. Other than that, little substance. Was hoping for more hope and inspiration from a presidential candida......more

Goodreads review by Nugroho on March 05, 2014

Karakter Itu Soal Sikap Dimuat di Okezone.com, Kamis/27 Februari 2014 See more at: [URL not allowed] Judul: 34 Karakter Mulia Yang Menggugah Dunia, Character is Destiny Penulis: John McCain dan Mark Salter Penerjemah: T. Harmaya Penerbit: Gramedia Pustaka Utama Cetakan: III/Maret 201......more

Goodreads review by Brian on August 12, 2024

I’d go 4.5, a few slow stories, but great combo of inspirational examples of character, along with short historical biographies of names we know but perhaps didn’t know in depth......more

Goodreads review by JD' on December 19, 2016

I got to see Rome's stadium where the fastest runners in the world would compete for gold medals, fame and immortality in the 60's Olympics. It was in this book that I learned in the year 1940, of a little black girl born in Tennessee, weighing 4 pounds. Her parents were poor, working many jobs to s......more

Quotes

“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)

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