The Book of Virtues Volume 1

An Audio Library of Great Moral Stories

De: William J. Bennett

Narrado por: William J. Bennett, Elayne Glover Bennett, Charlton Heston, Dana Ivey, Joe Morton, Tonya Pinkins, Harriet Walter, Fritz Weaver, Michael York, Faith Prince, Tom Selleck

From the author of The Moral Compass and The Death of Outrage, William J. Bennett's bestselling The Book of Virtues is an inspiring anthology that helps children understand and develop moral character—and helps parents teach it to them.

Responsibility. Courage. Compassion. Honesty. Friendship. Persistence. Faith. Everyone recognizes these traits as essentials of good character. In order for our children to develop such traits, we have to offer them examples of good and bad, right and wrong. And the best places to find them are in great works of literature and exemplary stories from history.

William J. Bennett has collected hundreds of stories in The Book of Virtues. From the Bible to American history, from Greek mythology to English poetry, from fairy tales to modern fiction, these stories are a rich mine of moral literacy, a reliable moral reference point that will help anchor our children and ourselves in our culture, our history, and our traditions—the sources of the ideals by which we wish to live our lives. Complete with instructive introductions and notes, The Book of Virtues is a book the whole family can read and enjoy—and learn from—together.©1993 William J. Bennett; (P)1993 Simon and Schuster Inc.

Absolutely outstanding

This is the best audiobook I've ever listened to. William Bennett comments to adults in between the selections. Those are outstanding. Those are aimed primarily at children, but as I listened to them, I felt they were picked out just for me, here in my middle-age. I found great comfort in them.

There are more narrators than listed above, and they're all outstanding. Sorry to use the same adjective over and over, but it just applies.

Beautiful and timeless stories of life and virtue

My only disappointment is that this update does not include all of the stories in the original audiobook.

Wisdom in form of stories

Great companion during my morning commute that sparked joy and wisdom in my heart.
Delightful!

His faith

So many stories you forget you know
Anytime you can listen to stories about our Savior in todays world is great ❤️

Book of the ages

Wonderful compilation of faith essays and fantastic additional material in the audio book.

I saw William Bennett on the show Life, Liberty, and Levin and he commented about being approached by publishers to issue a revised version of Book of Virtues to reflect today's "values". Mr. Bennett stated he refused because he wasn't going to give in to today's twisted view of "values". I hope Mr. Bennett keeps his word and leaves Book of Virtues as is. This was a great read for me when it was first published and the audio version is another gem that I can listen to over and over.