--- product_id: 37647619 title: "Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir" price: "34473CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/37647619-faith-of-my-fathers-a-family-memoir store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir **Price:** 34473CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir - **How much does it cost?** 34473CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/37647619-faith-of-my-fathers-a-family-memoir) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Senator John McCain’s deeply moving memoir is the story of three generations of warriors and the ways that sons are shaped and enriched by their fathers. John McCain’s grandfather, a four-star admiral and one of the navy’s greatest commanders, led the strongest aircraft carrier force of the Third Fleet during World War II. McCain’s father, also a four-star admiral, served as commander of all U.S. forces in the Pacific during the Vietnam War. It was in Vietnam that John McCain III faced the most difficult challenge of his life. A naval aviator, he was shot down over Hanoi in 1967. Recognized as the son of a top commander, McCain was tortured and imprisoned for five and a half years. Despite this, he refused Vietnamese offers of an early release. What McCain learned from his grandfather and father enabled him to survive those hard years. A testament to the power of human endurance, Faith of My Fathers is the story of three men who fought for their country with courage and emerged with their honor intact. Praise for Faith of My Fathers “A thoughtful first-person take on survival, both physical and psychological . . . hard to top and impossible to read without being moved.” — USA Today “A candid, moving, and entertaining memoir . . . impressive and inspiring, the story of a man touched and molded by fire who loved and served his country in a time of great trouble, suffering, and challenge.” — Kirkus Reviews “A serious, utterly gripping account of faith, fathers, and the military.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “ Faith of My Fathers may also appeal to those who flocked to Saving Private Ryan and kept Brokaw's The Greatest Generation near the top of the bestseller lists.” — Library Journal “ Faith of My Fathers is the powerful story of a war hero. In it we learn much of what matters most. As prisoner (and later Senator) McCain instructs us: Glory is not an end in itself, but rather a reward for valor and faith. And the greatest freedom and human fulfillment comes from engaging in a noble enterprise larger than oneself. Faith of My Fathers teaches deep truths that are valid in any age but that warrant special attention in our own.” —William J. Bennett Review: John McCain's Autobiography - In this presidential election year of 2008, it is imperative to read books written by the candidates in order to assess strengths and weaknesses. I have lived thru more than 16 presidential elections, heard promises that were never kept, suffered thru wars, recessions, triumphs and terrorist attacks on our soil. Before I vote as an independent, I intend to do a lot of research. I have read memoirs by both candidates, listened to their speeches, looked at body language, and am trying to form a fair and balanced opinion. In this honest autobiography by the maverick, Senator John McCain, a former Naval aviator and prisoner of war for more than five years in Vietnam, I discovered why this man feels he is capable of leading our country. He reveals amazing stories about his famous grandfather and his father and their considerable contributions as navy commanders in world wars and also Vietnam and Korea. He explains his desire to honor their heroic deeds and values. The McCain family has a long military history. You will read about life in the naval academy in Annapolis over the decades, and how officers are trained and about McCains in leadership and combat roles. John McCain was shot down during the Vietnam war and placed in solitary confinement,was tortured and in intense pain, even near death, yet he remembered the courage and committment of his father and grandfather McCain and vowed to honor them with his patriotism. Only in this book can you really discover the worldview of a McCain. The book is riveting and filled with information about war and courage under fire. McCain describes his shortcomings,temper and outrage at injustice during his first thirty-four years. He never portrays himself as a hero. You will read about the Vietnam war from a different perspective. Read this book not for inspiration, but to increase your knowledge, no matter who you vote for. See what motivates John McCain today. He has lived a life of adventure, service to his country in the Senate, and been unafraid to speak his mind. Before I cast my vote tho, I have decided to read his sequel to this book to see if he has made changes in his temperment. Review: From Rebel to Patriot: The making of a Leader - This reader has voted for the Democrat in all of the nine previous elections. In 2008, this is about to change. Not for the party, but for the man. And for the country. Today, John McCain has what he and his fellow students at the Naval Academy called "Good Grease". As McCain talks about in his discussion of his family's military history, the McCains are what Evan Thomas has described in Newsweek as "part of a warrior caste that has been fighting America's battles for more than two centuries". McCain covers his family's military history in America, and takes the reader through his grandfather, John "Slew" McCain's years in the Naval Academy, and those of his own father, and their subsequent careers. John McCain freely admits his weaknesses and flaws as well as his strengths. Reading this book, I took from it a tale of a man growing from being a rebel to being an independent leader, while still holding on to a cetain amount of that rebel. In later years, this would serve him well. "Faith Of My Fathers" covers John's inspiration he took from his fellow prisoners in Hanoi. A tale that has made the rounds of many chain e-mails is the story he tells in full detail of fellow prisoner Mike Christian, who had sewn a crude U. S. Flag on the inside of his jacket, and used it for his fellow prisoners to recite the Pledge of Allegience each day. I served in the Navy in the early 1970s, and I remember when they also trained us on the Code of Conduct for Prisoners of War. Reading his book, I became aware that there is really no adequate training that can fully prepare any man for imprisonment by an enemy during a war. But there is a Code of Conduct to point the way. The man who was formed in the crucible of war and imprisonment also knows what's expected of the brave men and women of our Armed Forces in these times. And he PERSONALLY knows exactly what the next Commander-In-Chief will be required to ask of them. "Faith Of My Fathers" is the story of how a family heritage, John McCain's own rebelliousness, and his imprisonment in North Vietnam, and the inspiration he took from his fellow prisoners there, all combined to forge the man he is today. If he becomes our next President, this is a great insight into the mind of the man who could be our next Commander-In-Chief. I highly recommend this book, and this life-long Democrat also endorses John McCain for President in 2008. This man has The Right Stuff. Doug Peschka U. S. Navy Veteran ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #262,793 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #394 in Vietnam War History (Books) #560 in Political Leader Biographies #4,237 in Memoirs (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,182 Reviews | ## Images ![Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Qhj-sWvoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ John McCain's Autobiography *by V***N on October 22, 2008* In this presidential election year of 2008, it is imperative to read books written by the candidates in order to assess strengths and weaknesses. I have lived thru more than 16 presidential elections, heard promises that were never kept, suffered thru wars, recessions, triumphs and terrorist attacks on our soil. Before I vote as an independent, I intend to do a lot of research. I have read memoirs by both candidates, listened to their speeches, looked at body language, and am trying to form a fair and balanced opinion. In this honest autobiography by the maverick, Senator John McCain, a former Naval aviator and prisoner of war for more than five years in Vietnam, I discovered why this man feels he is capable of leading our country. He reveals amazing stories about his famous grandfather and his father and their considerable contributions as navy commanders in world wars and also Vietnam and Korea. He explains his desire to honor their heroic deeds and values. The McCain family has a long military history. You will read about life in the naval academy in Annapolis over the decades, and how officers are trained and about McCains in leadership and combat roles. John McCain was shot down during the Vietnam war and placed in solitary confinement,was tortured and in intense pain, even near death, yet he remembered the courage and committment of his father and grandfather McCain and vowed to honor them with his patriotism. Only in this book can you really discover the worldview of a McCain. The book is riveting and filled with information about war and courage under fire. McCain describes his shortcomings,temper and outrage at injustice during his first thirty-four years. He never portrays himself as a hero. You will read about the Vietnam war from a different perspective. Read this book not for inspiration, but to increase your knowledge, no matter who you vote for. See what motivates John McCain today. He has lived a life of adventure, service to his country in the Senate, and been unafraid to speak his mind. Before I cast my vote tho, I have decided to read his sequel to this book to see if he has made changes in his temperment. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From Rebel to Patriot: The making of a Leader *by D***A on April 7, 2008* This reader has voted for the Democrat in all of the nine previous elections. In 2008, this is about to change. Not for the party, but for the man. And for the country. Today, John McCain has what he and his fellow students at the Naval Academy called "Good Grease". As McCain talks about in his discussion of his family's military history, the McCains are what Evan Thomas has described in Newsweek as "part of a warrior caste that has been fighting America's battles for more than two centuries". McCain covers his family's military history in America, and takes the reader through his grandfather, John "Slew" McCain's years in the Naval Academy, and those of his own father, and their subsequent careers. John McCain freely admits his weaknesses and flaws as well as his strengths. Reading this book, I took from it a tale of a man growing from being a rebel to being an independent leader, while still holding on to a cetain amount of that rebel. In later years, this would serve him well. "Faith Of My Fathers" covers John's inspiration he took from his fellow prisoners in Hanoi. A tale that has made the rounds of many chain e-mails is the story he tells in full detail of fellow prisoner Mike Christian, who had sewn a crude U. S. Flag on the inside of his jacket, and used it for his fellow prisoners to recite the Pledge of Allegience each day. I served in the Navy in the early 1970s, and I remember when they also trained us on the Code of Conduct for Prisoners of War. Reading his book, I became aware that there is really no adequate training that can fully prepare any man for imprisonment by an enemy during a war. But there is a Code of Conduct to point the way. The man who was formed in the crucible of war and imprisonment also knows what's expected of the brave men and women of our Armed Forces in these times. And he PERSONALLY knows exactly what the next Commander-In-Chief will be required to ask of them. "Faith Of My Fathers" is the story of how a family heritage, John McCain's own rebelliousness, and his imprisonment in North Vietnam, and the inspiration he took from his fellow prisoners there, all combined to forge the man he is today. If he becomes our next President, this is a great insight into the mind of the man who could be our next Commander-In-Chief. I highly recommend this book, and this life-long Democrat also endorses John McCain for President in 2008. This man has The Right Stuff. Doug Peschka U. S. Navy Veteran ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Indomitable Human Spirit to Survive *by J***Y on December 19, 2014* I decided to read this book after returning from a trip to Vietnam during which we visited the "Hanoi Hilton", (aka Hỏa Lò Prison) where John McCain spent a portion of his 5 years as a POW. The memorabilia and historical displays at the museum are clearly propaganda, showing the prisoners decorating a Christmas tree, playing ball, writing letters to family.... not at all the deprivation and mistreatment that we all know occurred in the POW facilities. The first half of the book covers the long history of McCain's grandfather and father in their distinguished naval careers, both of whom achieved the rank of 4-star admirals. McCain's father was promoted to CINCPAC, commanding the entire Pacific Fleet during the final years of the Vietnam War while his son was still in prison. McCain knew from an early age that he would follow in the footsteps of these proud men. The military life was all they knew. He was quite frank about his behavioral issues and low academic achievement during his time at the Naval Academy, but managed to do just enough to make it through and become a naval pilot. He openly admits that during his time at the Academy he embarked on a "four-year course of insubordination and rebellion." McCain writes that "the most important lesson I learned there was that to sustain my self-respect for a lifetime it would be necessary for me to have the honor of serving something greater than my self-interest." The second half of the book covers the 5 years that McCain spent as a POW in Hanoi. He wrote in excruciating detail about the suffering from his serious injuries, the lack of medical treatment, the starvation, solitary confinement, as well as emotional and physical abuse and torture. He spares no detail in an unflinching, almost dispassionate voice. The most interesting part of the POW experience was the manner in which the POW’s communicated by tapping out words in code, and how important that connection was to them. The prison guards knew that the single thing that would break down a man more than physical abuse was depriving them of interaction and communication with other prisoners. McCain speaks with gratitude and warmth of other faithful prisoners who demonstrated courage and fortitude – the bonds they formed during imprisonment are unlike any other. McCain and his co-writer Mark Salter have written 6 books together, and it’s impossible to know which words belong to which writer, however the end result is a seamless story well told. The only criticism of “Faith of My Fathers” is that the time-line, particularly during the prison years, is somewhat disjointed. Rather than maintaining a chronological flow, the book jumps around a bit, resulting in quite a bit of repetition. Nevertheless, it is a moving story of endurance and the indomitable human spirit to survive. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/37647619-faith-of-my-fathers-a-family-memoir](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/37647619-faith-of-my-fathers-a-family-memoir) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-12*