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Character Carved in Stone: The 12 Core Virtues of West Point That Build Leaders and Produce Success
Written by Jim Denney and Pat Williams
Narrated by Pat Williams
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Overlooking the Hudson River on the campus of the United States Military Academy at West Point are 12 granite benches, each inscribed with a word representing a key leadership virtue: compassion, courage, dedication, determination, dignity, discipline, integrity, loyalty, perseverance, responsibility, service, and trust. These benches remind cadets of the qualities that lead to victory and success, not just on the battlefield, but in all of life. With his signature enthusiasm and insight, Pat Williams shares the incredible stories of West Point graduates who exemplified these traits, from the Civil War to the War on Terror. He shows readers of all backgrounds how to develop these 12 essential virtues in their lives, whether they are in the corporate world, the academic world, the military, the church, or in some other sphere.
Author
Jim Denney
Jim Denney is the author or co-author of more than one hundred books, including the Timebenders science-fantasy adventure series for young readers. He has also collaborated with Pat Williams, the senior vice president and co-founder of the Orlando Magic basketball team, to author books on leadership.
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- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Terrible narration get someone else please. It’s not doing the book justice