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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... Fire companies from eight towns arrived , but the heat was so intense , and the water pressure so low , that the fire hoses had no effect . When I couldn't find Father , I became concerned . Was he safe ? With all his assets going up in ...
... Fire companies from eight towns arrived , but the heat was so intense , and the water pressure so low , that the fire hoses had no effect . When I couldn't find Father , I became concerned . Was he safe ? With all his assets going up in ...
Page 580
... fire . Soon a child began to cry , “ Give me some bread . Oh , give me some meat ! " Then another took up the same pitiful wail . It continued so long that I wept in sympathy , and fastened my arms tightly around my sister Frances's ...
... fire . Soon a child began to cry , “ Give me some bread . Oh , give me some meat ! " Then another took up the same pitiful wail . It continued so long that I wept in sympathy , and fastened my arms tightly around my sister Frances's ...
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... fire . These men who hated the Jews came to the king , and said , “ O king , may you live forever ! You gave orders that when the music sounded everyone should bow down and worship the golden image ; and that if any man did not worship ...
... fire . These men who hated the Jews came to the king , and said , “ O king , may you live forever ! You gave orders that when the music sounded everyone should bow down and worship the golden image ; and that if any man did not worship ...
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The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories William John Bennett No preview available - 1996 |
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