Dad, the Man Who Lied to Save the Planet: 12 Timeless Virtues Handed Down to a Son by an Everyday Dad

by James Michael Pratt

Book Overview

12 Timeless Virtues Handed Down to a Son by an Everyday Dad This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570089787
• ISBN13: 9781570089787
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Shadow Mountain
• Length: 105 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Touching Tribute

This is a delightful gem of a book that is like sitting down with an eloquent friend who wants to share something beautiful with you: his memories of his father, Grant Pratt. His respect for his father is evident and his father's decency and wisdom are comforting. He truly lived out the idea that one's life, not mere words, should be one's sermon. It is a quick read, but I believe the anecdotes and good sense will stay with you and that you will feel honored to have made the acquaintance of Pratt's father through his son's loving tribute. Do be prepared to cry at the end when you part from your new friend.

James Pratt Dad's book

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Loved it

I have read all of James Pratt's fiction books and really enjoyed learning about his parents.

Dad the Man Who Lied to Save the Planet

As an already established fan of James Michael Pratt's novels, I looked forward to the release of this non-fiction book. The advice that Grant Pratt gave his son was simple. But the simpleness is what makes it so universal. Not only was the book humorous but deeply insightful. Some of my favorite "virtues" include, "It's better to be kind than right," and "Remember, Son--There's no substitute for a good name." The words and traditions we pass onto our children will never leave them. Mr. Pratt's book reminds us of the truly important elements of life. And with the second anniversary of 9/11 just behind us, I think we'd all agree that we should, "Express your love while time is on your side. In the end, it will be the only thing that matters."

Revealing the values of "The Greatest Generation"

They suffered the greatest economic depression in America's history only to come out of it and take on the Nazi's and Imperial Japan. This book, an homage to James Michael Pratt's father, reveals ten core values which shaped his father's generation and helped them to take on and defeat two of the greatest challenges which have faced America. With wry humor, Pratt reveals life principles which are both timely and timeless. A bargain at any price, reading "Dad" is nourishment to the soul. It is an ideal book for those who lived through this era, were raised by "The Greatest Generation" or, most importantly, would like to transmit these important values to their children.