books by John McCain

books by John McCain

books:

John McCain

Debunking 9/11 Myths: Why Conspiracy Theories Can't Stand Up to the Facts

The Editors of Popular Mechanics

Hearst, 2006

Debunking 9/11 Myths
On September 11, 2001 America was under attack by Al -Qaeda terrorists. These terrorists unleashed one of the most gruesome attacks ever on American soil. Just days after this catastrophic event the first conspiracy theories started to circulate. Now eight years later ...

World War II for Kids: A History with 21 Activities (For Kids series)

Richard Panchyk

Chicago Review Press, 2002

What it was like for kids to live during World War II
"World War II for Kids: A History with 21 Activities" really has three key components. First, there is a history of World War II from Hitler's rise to power in 1933 to the surrender of the Japanese in 1945. Second, Richard Panchyk provides excerpts from actual ...

Why Courage Matters: The Way to a Braver Life

John McCain, Marshall Salter

Ballantine Books, 2008

Courage to whip his supporters into patriotic frenzy
Like everyone else who talks about him, I have the greatest respect for what McCain did for his country 40 years ago. He is a man of great honor and bravery and blah-di-blah-di-blah. He, and his equally bold running mate Sara Palin have shown great courage recently ...

Hard Call: The Art of Great Decisions

John McCain, Mark Salter

Twelve, 2008

a must read for everyone
With all of the biased coverage of news these days, it is important to find information to give balance to the whole picture. This book, with its choices of material, is an excellent example of what a person needs to read to help form opinions and delve through all of ...

Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming

Jonathan Shay

Scribner, 2003

Finally Understand
After reading it and puzzling over it for a couple of months I can honestly say I understand what I have put my wife through for the last 36 and one-half years. Every combat veteran needs to read this book. Just for the understanding if nothing else. Oh, if it is ...

Character Is Destiny: Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember ...

John McCain, Mark Salter

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2007

Suprisingly Interesting
Long car ride. 4 kids. Hey, let's torture the kids with John McCain... we packed along the iPods and gadgets, and figured WE (the adults) would listen to this while the kids ignored it. We popped in the first disc of the audio CD. After about 5 minutes, I ...

Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir

John McCain, Mark Salter

Harper, 2008

High recommendation
This book is an inspiring read that is both honest and open as well as compelling. I highly recommend it as a reminder of the sacrifice made by so many who serve our nation in the military, as well as a door by which to better understand what make Sen. John McCain who ...

Call of Duty: My Life Before, During and After the Band of Brothers

Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton, Marcus Brotherton

Berkley Hardcover, 2008

This Book is Awesome I Only Wish I Could Get Buck's Autograph
I have listen to all of the Band of Brother's books and watched the show many times. While going to Afghanistan, Germany, and other places. Finally there is more coming to light about these great Americans. With Buck you learn just how much of a hard and charmed ...

Intrepid: The Epic Story of America's Most Legendary Warship

Bill White, Robert Gandt

Broadway, 2008

Gandt & White "Ace" It....
Another naval aviation book success from the computers of Bob Gandt and Bill White, a non-fiction one this time that already has been number 518 on the best sales list of Amazon.com after only three days on the street. This book was also selected by the Military Book ...

Celebrating Change: Key Speeches of President-Elect Barack Obama, October 2002-November 2008
Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, ...

Arc Manor, 2008

**INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING KEY SPEECHES BY BARACK OBAMA ** Speech Against Going to War With Iraq, October 2, 2002 ** Keynote Address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, July 27, 2004 ** Announcement That He Will Run for the Office of the President of The United States, Springfield, IL, February 10, 2007 ** Iowa Caucus Victory Speech, Des ...

Worth the Fighting For: The Education of an American Maverick, and the Heroes Who Inspired Him

John McCain, Mark Salter

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2003

Great historical, political, autobiographical and insightful read
When the 2008 GOP primary began, I was not a fan of McCain. I didn't dislike him. I just had a different preference. I'd always wanted to read Faith of My Fathers and read that one first. It took the reader from McCain's grandfather, to his father, and finally to ...

Bruce Aiken's Grand Canyon: An Intimate Affair

Susan Hallsten McGarry, Bruce Aiken

Grand Canyon Association, 2007

Magical landscape paintings of the Grand Canyon
Bruce Aiken has spent 35 years living at the Grand Canyon and artfully captures the delightful shades of color and mystery of the Grand Canyon like none other. His vivid paintings are sought after and alive with panoramic beauty. I can't wait now to make another trip ...

Barack Obama vs. John McCain - Side by Side Senate Voting Record for Easy Comparison

Barack Obama, John McCain

Arc Manor, 2008

Obama Vs. McCain Voting Record
This was a fantastic comparison of the 2 senators voting records, with many surprising votes by McCain when compared to his campaign messaging. The one improvement I would have liked to see is more detail in the Vote Question section for each motion/amendment/bill.

Sea Change at Annapolis: The United States Naval Academy, 1949-2000
H. Michael Gelfand

The University of North Carolina Press, 2006

Since 1845, the United States Naval Academy has prepared professional military leaders for the United States at its Annapolis, Maryland, campus. While it remains steeped in a culture of tradition and discipline, the Academy is not impervious to change. Dispelling the myth that the Academy is a bastion of tradition unmarred by progress, H. Michael ...

Glory Denied: The Saga of Jim Thompson, America's Longest-Held Prisoner of War

Tom Philpott

W. W. Norton & Company, 2001

An incredible read
The story of Col Thompson is truly remarkable. The thing that grabbed me the most was his constant struggle to regain the life he knew before he was captured. It made me think what would life be like if I spent 9 years away from everything I currently know. Think ...