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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Senator John McCain tells 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, hope in adversity, and sacrifices for a cause greater than self-interest. Among the heroes of exemplary character we meet are
 
• 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
• 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-contro

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      Publisher: Random House USA Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 25/10/2005
      ISBN13: 9781400064120, 978-1400064120
      ISBN10: 1400064120
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Senator John McCain tells 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, hope in adversity, and sacrifices for a cause greater than self-interest. Among the heroes of exemplary character we meet are
       
      • 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
      • 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-contro

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