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Zusatztext “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) Informationen zum Autor John McCain with Mark Salter Klappentext 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) Leseprobe part one Honor Greatness knows itself. -henry iv HONESTY Thomas More He surrendered everything for the truth as he saw it,and shamed a king with the courage of his conscience. Such a scene it must have been, that it broke the hardest heart that witnessed it. Margaret More Roper, beloved oldest daughter of Sir Thomas More, pushed through the crowd and past the armed guards to embrace and cover her father with kisses as he was escorted to his place of imprisonment, from where, in six days, he would be executed for the crime of being honest. Thomas More blessed his daughter and tenderly consoled her before she reluctantly let go of him, and the somber party resumed its progress to the Tower of London. But her distress was too great to be restrained, and she again rushed to his side, to hold and kiss him. Her husband, William Roper, remembered that most of the large crowd that had gathered in curiosity to see the famous prisoner, who had been one of the most powerful men in England, wept at the sight of this sad parting of a loving father and daughter. Thomas More was born in 1478 into a prosperous London family, but not part of the nobility that ruled England in the fifteenth century. The Mores had no inherited titles to ease their way in the world. They succeeded by their own industry, intelligence, and character. Thomas's father, John, was a successful and influential lawyer, who could afford to send his oldest son to a good scho...
