Character Is DestinyInspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember

Through inspiring, brief portraits of men and women whose exemplary actions reflected their character, John McCain reminds us that values are not merely abstract words--in times of crisis, they make a difference. CHARACTER IS DESTINY is organized under several large units, such as Honor, Purpose, Understanding, and Creativity; within each, McCain presents men and women who exemplify virtues such as honesty, self-control, or curiosity. The sketches include: Ferdinand Magellan, Sojourner Truth, Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa (the only entrant under Love/selflessness and compassion) and Pat Tillman, representing citizenship, who left a lucrative football career to fight in the Iraq War.

John McCain himself faced a time of trial, and gave his best. In his memoir, FAITH OF MY FATHERS, he told how, as a prisoner in North Vietnam, the lessons he learned as a youth and the example of others helped him through. CHARACTER IS DESTINY, written with Mark Salter, is intended for both adults and young people, who always need models.