{"product_id":"character-is-destiny-inspiring-stories-we-should-all-remember-9780812974454","title":"Character Is Destiny: Inspiring Stories We Should All Remember","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER - Senator John McCain tells the stories of celebrated historical figures and lesser-known heroes whose values exemplify the best of the human spirit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe 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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - 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\u003cbr\u003e - Winston Churchill, who, in a renowned eighteen-word remark, counseled schoolboys to \"never give up\"\u003cbr\u003e - the Catholic priest in Auschwitz who offered to take a condemned man's place\u003cbr\u003e - a nun, formerly a comfortable Beverly Hills housewife, who works with prisoners in Mexico's worst jails\u003cbr\u003e - George Washington, whose wisdom and hard-earned self-control helped him survive the chaos of war \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eCharacter Is Destiny\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCharacter Is Destiny\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An eclectic collection of heroes . . .  John McCain] will be remembered in a volume like this some day.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post Book World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Uplifting . . . inspiring . . . The lessons of these people's lives are as relevant to adults as to children.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eMinneapolis Star Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"McCain can surprise you, and \u003ci\u003eCharacter Is Destiny\u003c\/i\u003e surprises in the diversity of its cast.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eHouston Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"McCain has made a declaration of values that liberals can embrace as readily as conservatives.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Random House Trade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/10\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780812974454\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.20w x 1.20d","brand":"John McCain, Mark Salter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42917046124725,"sku":"9780812974454","price":14.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_a80c353d-9fa1-447d-9be3-7a5326f86487.jpg?v=1687276180","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/character-is-destiny-inspiring-stories-we-should-all-remember-9780812974454","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}