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Title: Book of Virtues by William J. Bennett ISBN: 0-671-68306-3 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: 01 November, 1993 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $30.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.81 (48 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: This is an amazing tool with which to teach our children,
Comment: which discuss the value of this collection of inspirational, character-building memories from our past. For years I refused to open this book, fearing subjection to dogmatic and pedantic musings from the right (which my advancing age has brought me closer to anyway), however, I have now learned that for years I deprived myself of the opportunity to read a phenomenal gathering of short stories, fables, psalms, poems, biblical passages and insightful reflection, that transcends the narrow constraints of political ideology. This is a fantastic contribution to anyone's personal library and it provides a roadmap to a better way of life. I highly recommend it.
Rating: 5
Summary: Truth shines in the eyes of its readers.
Comment: This book's title has become proverbial, and I am glad for that recognition. You just need to look at the world around you to see the necessity of books like this. We have become moral imbeciles. Some people can't tell the difference between their right had and left hand, speaking poetically.
Many people criticize this book as being too simplistic. That is an odd criticism. Not that this book is wrong, or factually in error. Even the accusation of impracticality would be a substantive point. But being too simplistic? Shakespeare wisely observed that simple truth is oftentimes miscalled simplicity (Sonnet 66). The accusation of being simplistic doesn't even rise to the dignity of a non-issue.
This book is a collection of moral stories and precepts that serve to supplement and buttress peoples moral sense, which is our conscience, or the spark within that tells us to do good. In the Apology, Socrates said that he had this spirit, which guided him. We all have something like this, and truthful books like this help refine this sense of right and wrong. Just look at the fallen towers to see the need for books like this.
Another accusation is that we can't turn back the clock. Well, if the clock is broken, then you are morally obligated to turn back the clock. By the way, are you giving you consent to the current state of things? It seems that we have made complaining a virtue. But it is complaining without corresponding action, which results mere noise pollution.
We have to do something to change things, and Bill Bennett has done his part in compiling this book, which is an easy read. This is a thick book, but each one of the chapters is small. It seems to have been geared towards first and second graders, but anyone can benefit from reading the truth. Truth shines in the eyes of the readers.
Rating: 5
Summary: The Book of Humanity
Comment: This broad-minded and big-hearted collection of stories for children and everybody else offers a simple antidote to modern life. We are inundated with passive entertainment and leisure - television, computers, popular music. Listening to and reading good stories, on the other hand, engages the mind and helps the child look outside of themselves and start to think about the complexities of life. Rather than preaching to us about his personal moral beliefs, William Bennett presents a cultural norm of basic natural moral instincts (on topics such as courage, honesty and perserverance) based on classic writings from every age and civilization. The authors range from Aristotle to Frederick Douglass to Hans Christian Anderson to Winston Churchill.
An excellent, timeless collection and a lot of bang for your buck.
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Title: CHILDREN'S BOOK OF VIRTUES by William J. Bennett ISBN: 068481353X Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: 01 October, 1995 List Price(USD): $22.00 |
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Title: Moral Compass : Stories for a Life's Journey by William J. Bennett ISBN: 0684803135 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: 10 October, 1995 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: The Book of Virtues for Young People : A Treasury of Great Moral Stories by William J. Bennett ISBN: 0689816138 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Pub. Date: 01 May, 1997 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: The Children's Book of Heroes by Michael Hague ISBN: 0684834456 Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Juv) Pub. Date: 06 October, 1997 List Price(USD): $21.00 |
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Title: The Educated Child: A Parents Guide From Preschool Through Eighth Grade by William J. Bennett, Chester E. Finn, John T.E. Cribb ISBN: 0684872722 Publisher: Free Press Pub. Date: 06 November, 2000 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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