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Summary: McCain- Some hard questions
Review: I find it peculiar that those who review this book attribute the writing to him. Really, now, when has the Senator had the time to do all this writing? Like most politician autobiographies, I'm guessing it was ghost-written. Add this to the fact that it came out just as McCain was launching his bid for the Republican nomination and an entirely different light is cast upon this book.History shows that Americans love to choose war heroes for president, Washington, Andrew Jackson...all the way up to Eisenhower and perhaps even Kennedy (recall his 'heroics' on the high seas.) One only wonders if McCain endeavored to exploit this weakness in the American cynicism toward politics. Though not written with the usual "I'm so swell" politician bravado, McCain's book does possess a sneaky kind of arrogance. In it he tells how he went from a James Dean sort of adolescent (a sort American also fawn over) to a man who has learned the nobility and uprightness of the honorable life- "the faith of my [his fathers]." This may be true (Keating and other shady dealings aside) but it too is a wonderful political ploy. Since the days of Washington, Americans have expected the President to be above politics, above pettiness and partisanship. This book, therefore, complements McCain's campaign perfectly- John McCain, a maverick, a man fighting big money's influence in politics, a man who floats above the other candidates, lifted by the faith of his fathers. In which case- how much of this can we believe? And, considering how few books are fact-checked these days, do we really want to accept a politician's own words as the truth?
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Summary: An Ok But about A GREAT American
Review: John McCain is a great man. A true American Hero. His story is one of courage and faith. I think he will make a great President. However, this book is dull. Some of the parts where he describes life in a Vietnamese POW camp are interesting and must reading. However, as a whole the book is just not as exciting as it should be. McCain is a great man, so hopefully next time around his story will be told in a better way.
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Summary: A Man In Search of Glory Finds Character and Honor Instead
Review: This gripping story of John McCain's struggle to live up to the honorable standards set by his Four-Star Admiral father and grandfather, his commanders, and his brothers-in-arms is a must-read for anyone looking for strength of character in a leader. McCain's ability to overcome the carefree, hell-raising, cockiness of his youth in an effort to make something of himself and find his own glory in his military career culminated in his discovery that the only real glory "belongs to the act of being constant to something greater than yourself, to a cause, to your principles, to the people on whom you rely, and who rely on you in return. No misfortune, no injury, no humilation can destroy it." Get this book. Read it. And when you get to page 257 (hardcover), revel in the glory of McCain's inspiring words of allegiance, dignity, and faith. You won't be sorry.
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Summary: Amazed by an honest man
Review: Amazing book. Not only did John withstand Vietnamese torture for five years, but also dealt with personal tragedy upon his arrival back in the States. This is a true success story based on the principals on which this country was founded. John McCain has my vote for President of this great country not only because of his experience, but more importantly because of his character. We should be so lucky to have a man of his convictions in the White House. God bless you, John. You make me proud to be an American again!
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Summary: Inspirational role model for all of us
Review: John McCain could have stepped right out of the pages of a heroic war story like Saving Private Ryan or The Triumph and the Glory, except his accomplishments aren't fictional, they are real. I admired the man for many years, even more so now that I've read Faith of My Fathers. It is one of the best memoir/autobiography releases I've had the pleasure to read in a long time.
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Summary: Military Ethics 101.
Review: It is a rare occasion to find a book both inspiring and humbling. The influencial lives of his infamous father and grandfather instilled upon him the fundamentals of leadership, yet it was his own experience as a POW that carved character and lessons of humility into those fundamentals. Superb and enviable qualities of a great leader. McCain's honor and insatiable respect for his country is clearly demonstrated not only by his courage and resistance during captivity in the Vietnam conflict but also by the faith and respect of his fathers. 'Faith of My Fathers' is a must read for military history buffs, and those alike, who take pride in the sense of duty, honor and unquestionable respect for their country. Two thumbs up!
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Summary: John McCain has taken the heroes journey and told of it.
Review: This book kept my interest from beginning to end. John McCain honored his country, his fellows and God. He has experienced the heroes journey, something that most people and politicians only read about. In his book McCain also represents and honors the unsung hero - those that have also suffered and have not been recognized for their suffering. His life experiences permit him to be a leader, not just because of his honor and war experience, but because of his ability to to speak the truth, even when the listener does not want to hear what he is saying. He has been initiated for the job as leader of the US.
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Summary: Faith of My Fathers
Review: It takes a lot for me to sit still long enough to read a book, but to read this one in one sitting, is quite a reflection on the material. John McCain, tells it all, not taking himself seriously, is very humble in his self assesment of the horrors of the Vietnam prisons...One thing that shines thru in the book, is his love of America, and of our freedom...John has earned our respect, and this book is well worth reading...you wont put it down....God Bless JohnMcCain....
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Summary: A profile in courage
Review: A truly fascinating book. This is not the typical self serving political dribble that one would expect from a candidate in an election year. John McCain is very candid in his portrayal of his less than perfect younger days. The wartime tales of Sen. McCain's grandfather and father bring history to life. His portrayal of life as a prisoner of war make the book impossible to put down. The book is written without a political agenda, and serves to remind us of the concepts of honor and commitment to duty and country. An inspiring tale for anyone to read, regardless of their political views
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Summary: A must read!
Review: A must read for Patriots, Veterans, Republicans, Campaign Finace Reformers, Christians, Politicians, Americans, People with Brown Hair, Men over 50, Men under 50, Women over 50, and Women under 50. In others words, if you haven't read it yet, you should.
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