Plot Summary

Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir

John McCain, Mark Salter
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Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1999

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John McCain, Mark Salter

Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

349

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Various • Mid-20th Century

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir by John McCain and Mark Salter recounts McCain's formative years, education at the U.S. Naval Academy, and his deployment in the Navy up until his entry into politics, with significant emphasis on the military service of his father and grandfather, who served in both World Wars, illustrating themes of family lineage, national self-governance, and individual self-determination. The book includes depictions of imprisonment and torture.

Inspirational

Emotional

Contemplative

Melancholic

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

5,461 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir by John McCain and Mark Salter offers a compelling look into McCain's military lineage and his own experiences. Positive reviews highlight its heartfelt narrative and historical significance. Criticisms focus on its occasional repetition and lack of deeper introspection. Overall, it succeeds in providing an intimate portrait of courage and legacy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir?

Readers who enjoy military history, personal memoirs of political figures, and tales of perseverance would appreciate Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir by John McCain and Mark Salter. Similar to Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand and Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy, it appeals to those interested in courage and leadership.

4.3

5,461 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

349

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Various • Mid-20th Century

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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