{"product_id":"9781400064120","title":"Character Is Destiny: Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember","description":"John McCain and Mark Salter have written three acclaimed bestsellers, but \u003ci\u003eCharacter Is Destiny\u003c\/i\u003e may be their most influential and enduring book yet -- a work for parents to share with their children, and, for Americans of all ages to read for inspiration and guidance.\u003cp\u003e    McCain has been called \"one of the most inspiring public figures of his generation\" by \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post.\u003c\/i\u003e In \u003ci\u003eCharacter Is Destiny,\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    In \u003ci\u003eCharacter Is Destiny\u003c\/i\u003e we meet: \u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003ePat 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  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEmpress Theodora of Byzantium, whose courage shamed her husband and his court into defending their faith and civilization \u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWinston Churchill, who, in a renowned eighteen-word remark, counseled schoolboys to \"never give up\" \u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ethe Catholic priest in Auschwitz who offered to take a condemned man’s place\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ea nun, formerly a comfortable Beverly Hills housewife, who works with prisoners in Mexico’s worst jails\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGeorge Washington, whose wisdom and hard-earned self-control helped him survive the chaos of war. \u003cp\u003e    These are just a few of the heroes of exemplary character whose portraits McCain offers here. With \u003ci\u003eCharacter Is Destiny,\u003c\/i\u003e 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Random House Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47026642747632,"sku":"9781400064120","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781400064120_p0.jpg?v=1763711820","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781400064120","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}