The Book of VirtuesFrom 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. |
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Stories about friendship require taking the perspective of friends , taking others seriously for their own sakes . In the best friendships we see in perhaps its purest form a moral paradigm for all human relations .
Stories about friendship require taking the perspective of friends , taking others seriously for their own sakes . In the best friendships we see in perhaps its purest form a moral paradigm for all human relations .
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Having friends is only half the relationship , of course , though it is the half that both children and parents tend to be most consciously concerned with . Being a friend is often more important to our moral development .
Having friends is only half the relationship , of course , though it is the half that both children and parents tend to be most consciously concerned with . Being a friend is often more important to our moral development .
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New Friends and Old Friends What is real endures ; it is as true of friendship as of other kinds of love . Make new friends , but keep the old ; Those are silver , these are gold . New - made friendships , like new wine , Age will ...
New Friends and Old Friends What is real endures ; it is as true of friendship as of other kinds of love . Make new friends , but keep the old ; Those are silver , these are gold . New - made friendships , like new wine , Age will ...
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User Review - Walter H Carter - Christianbook.com
Every human whether Christian or not should have this book and read it, and reread it. Our children were raised hearing the stories from Bennet's Children's Book of Virtues at bedtime. We purchased ... Read full review
Review: The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories
User Review - Bre Cregor - GoodreadsBennet should be given some kind of pretty lapel pin for compiling this book of some of the best stories humanity has recorded. Read full review
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| Title | The Book of Virtues |
| Author | William J. Bennett |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster, 1993 |
| ISBN | 0684835770, 9780684835778 |
| Length | 832 pages |
| Subjects | › Education / Home Schooling Family & Relationships / Reference Literary Criticism / General |
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