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Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember
Random House
October 2005
336 pages
ISBN: 1400064120
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction Memoir
McCain has been called “one of the most inspiring public
figures of his generation” 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: • 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 • Empress Theodora of Byzantium, whose courage shamed her
husband and his court into defending their faith and
civilization • 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. These are just a few of the heroes of exemplary character
whose portraits McCain offers here. With Character Is
Destiny, John McCain interprets Shakespeare’s immortal
advice, “To thine own self be true,” 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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