McCain has been called βone of the most inspiring public figures of his generationβ by The Washington Post. In Character Is Destiny, he shows us why, by telling 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.
In Character Is Destiny we meet:
β’ Pat Tillman, whose patriotism obliged him to leave the riches and celebrity of the NFL for a soldierβs life in defense of his country
β’ Empress Theodora of Byzantium, whose courage shamed her husband and his court into defending their faith and civilization
β’ Winston Churchill, who, in a renowned eighteen-word remark, counseled schoolboys to βnever give upβ
β’ the Catholic priest in Auschwitz who offered to take a condemned manβs place
β’ a nun, formerly a comfortable Beverly Hills housewife, who works with prisoners in Mexicoβs worst jails
β’ George Washington, whose wisdom and hard-earned self- control helped him survive the chaos of war.
These are just a few of the heroes of exemplary character whose portraits McCain offers here. With Character Is Destiny, John McCain interprets Shakespeareβs immortal advice, βTo thine own self be true,β as an eloquent restatement of the golden rule and the very definition of integrity. 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.
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