The Book of Virtues - William J. Bennett

The Book of Virtues

By William J. Bennett

  • Release Date: 2010-05-11
  • Genre: Education
Score: 4.5
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Description

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, an instructive and inspiring anthology that will help children understand and develop character -- and help adults teach them. 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.

Reviews

  • ebook price unacceptable

    1
    By bookwars
    I refuse to pay the same amount as a hardcover price. I can get a used excellent condition hardcover for 1/3 price, Time to wake up publishers
  • A wonderful book!

    5
    By Napoleonfan2
    Filled with inspiring wisdom and great stories!