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John McCain is one of the most admired leaders in the United States government, but his deeply felt memoir of family and war is not a political one and ends before his election to Congress. With candor and ennobling power, McCain tells a story that, in the words of Newsweek, "makes the other presidential candidates look like pygmies." John McCain learned about life and honor from his grandfather and father, both four-star admirals in the U.S. Navy....
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"More so than almost anyone outside John McCain's immediate family, Mark Salter had unparalleled access to Senator McCain. Salter served to influence the senator's thoughts and actions, cowriting several books with him and acting as a valued confidant. Now, Salter draws on the storied facets of McCain's early biography as well as the later-in-life political philosophy for which the nation knew and loved him, delivering an intimate and comprehensive...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Lexile measure
920L
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English
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"In 2008, John McCain ran for president against Barack Obama, becoming a well-known national figure. But his presidential campaign was only one of the many inspirational things John accomplished in his lifetime! John was a decorated member of the US Navy who survived being a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He served as an Arizona senator for thirty years, right up until his passing in 2018. Learn all about John McCain and his life as politician who always...
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English
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"Cindy Hensley was just out of college when she met and fell in love with the celebrated Navy hero John McCain. They embarked on a thrilling life together that put her at the center of American politics for over four decades. In this moving and inspiring memoir, Cindy McCain tells the story of her adventurous life with John for the first time."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
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"Examines the remarkable life of John McCain, from his time as a decorated veteran to elder statesman. Accessible text and plentiful photos cover McCain's early life, his military career, and his legacy in politics."--Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
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English
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"Before he was a senator, John McCain fought in the Vietnam War and served in the House of Representatives. He ran for president of the United States in 2008. Get to know the maverick who was willing to speak his mind."--
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English
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"With the aptly titled Bad Republican, Meghan McCain expresses how it is to feel like you no longer fit in with your political party. This memoir explores growing up the daughter of an American icon who shaped her life and her views on cancel culture and internet trolls as well as life backstage as the sole Republican at America's most-watched daytime talk show"--
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Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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Behind-the-scenes dramatization of John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign.
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Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
An illustrated biography of former Arizona Senator and 2008 presidential candidate John McCain, discussing his schooling, military service, years as a prisoner of war, political career, and other related topics.
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