Faith of My Fathers

A Family Memoir

De: John McCain, Mark Salter

Narrado por: John McCain

John McCain's grandfather was rail-thin, a gaunt, hawk-faced man known as Slew by his fellow officers and affectionately as Popeye by the sailors who served under him. McCain Sr. played the horses, drank bourbon and water, and rolled his own cigarettes with one hand. More significantly, he was one of the Navy's greatest commanders, and led the aircraft carrier of the Third Fleet in key battles during World War II.

John McCain's father fallowed a similar path, one equally distinguished by heroic service, in the Navy as a submarine commander during World War II. McCain Jr. was a slightly built man, but, like his father, he earned the respect and affection of his men. He, too, rose to the rank of four-star admiral, making the McCains the first family in American history to achieve that distinction. McCain Jr.'s final assignment was as commander of all U.S. forces in the Pacific during the Vietnam War.

It was in the Vietnam War that John McCain III faced the most difficult challenge of his life. A Naval officer, he was shot down over Hanoi in 1967 and seriously injured. When Vietnamese millitary officers realized he was the son of the top commander, they offered McCain early release in an effort to embarrass the United States. Acting from a sense of honor taught to him by his father and the U.S. Naval Academy, McCain refused the offer. He was tortured, held in solitary confinement, and imprisoned for over five years.

This memoir is the story of what McCain learned from his grandfather and father, and how their example enabled him to endure those hard years. It is a story of three imperfect men who faced adversity and emerged with their honor intact. Ultimately, Faith of My Fathers is a story of fathers and sons, what they give each other and what endures.

©1999 John McCain (P)1999 Random House, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"McCain's memoir is too good to be dismissed as simply another campaign book. It is a serious, utterly engrossing account of faith, fathers and military tradition." ( Publishers Weekly)

A true American hero & patriot

An inspiring story about a man and the accompanying military POWs. I have such respect for these men and this story solidified the reasons we should all be grateful for those that sacrificed so much.

A story of a true American hero

Stories both Touchin Inspiron strong and patriotic.his story makes me want to be more of a patriot.

The great John McCain

Great book, but wish it was longer and more detailed. I would have liked more information of his father and grandfather.

Beautifully told by Senator McCain.

Senator McCains account of his family's place in American history is indelibly shared. This story has given me a perspective on heroism, bravery, and the tenacity of principled men.

A great history on John McCain and his past

the story of him, his father and his grandfather and ehat made him the man he is today.

A testament of an honorable man

Anyone who doubts John McCain's heroism should read this book.
it's only real drawback is brevity.

John McCain

What a wonderful story teller. He didn't soft peddle his own short comings and that of his father and grandfather. He was an honorable man. He is missed.

Powerful story read by Senator McCain himself

This book was very eye opening to me having only ever received a summary account of Vietnam in school. The detailed description that Mr. McCain provides delivered a whole different perspective on what his experience was like.

Great book, great American

Highly recommend this book. It will make you laugh, cry and admire all who serve in the military.

Timeless

It's hard to not be moved by such a trial. Rest in peace, good Sir.