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OverviewJohn McCain is one of the most admired leaders in the United States government, but his deeply felt memoir of family and war is not a political one and ends before his election to Congress. With candor and ennobling power, McCain tells a story that, in the words of Newsweek, makes the other presidential candidates look like pygmies. From the Hardcover edition. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John McCain , John McCain , Mark Salter (University of Ottawa, Canada)Publisher: Random House Audio Imprint: Random House Audio Edition: abridged edition Dimensions: Width: 12.80cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 15.00cm Weight: 0.154kg ISBN: 9780739320884ISBN 10: 0739320882 Publication Date: 01 April 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsThe most engrossing book to appear in a long time from a presidential candidate....McCain's memoir is too good to be dismissed as simply another campaign book. It is a serious, utterly gripping account of faith, fathers, and the military. <br>--Publishers Weekly (starred review) <br> Faith of My Fathers may also appeal to those who flocked to Saving Private Ryan and kept Brokaw's The Greatest Generation near the top of the bestseller lists. --Library Journal <br> Faith of My Fathers is the powerful story of a war hero. In it we learn much of what matters most. As prisoner (and later Senator) McCain instructs us: Glory is not an end in itself, but rather a reward for valor and faith. And the greatest freedom and human fulfillment comes from engaging in a noble enterprise larger than oneself. Faith of My Fathers teaches deep truths that are valid in any age but that warrant special attention in our own. --William J. Bennett <br> Faith of My Fathers is a gripping story of character and courage: character passed down from generation to generation by sterling examples of family bonds and devotion to duty; courage that ultimately comes from within, as John McCain learned in the brutual prison camps of North Vietnam. This is a sobering and glorious book that you won't be able to put down. --General Colin L. Powell (retired) <br> A candid, moving, and entertaining memoir...Impressive and inspiring, the story of a man touched and molded by fire, who loved and served his country in a time of great trouble, suffering, and challenge. <br> --Kirkus Reviews <p> From the Hardcover edition. Author InformationAfter a career in the U.S. Navy and two terms as a U.S. representative, John McCain was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986 and reelected in 1992 and 1998. He and his wife, Cindy, reside in Phoenix, Arizona.<br>Mark Salter has worked on Senator McCain's staff for more than 15 years. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with his wife, Diane, and their two daughters. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |