On My Honor The Beliefs That Shape My Life

by John Ashcroft, Gary Lee Thomas, Gary Thomas

Book Overview

On the first day of his Senate confirmation hearings, John Ashcroft raised his right hand and vowed, "I swear to unhold the laws of the United States of America, so help me God."People who knew him... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0785266437
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Inspiring

The Attorney General is honest in sharing his Christian worldview and how it shapes his decisions. He takes readers through a chronology of his life, however he doesn't spend a lot of time on details. What he does is highlight the major impact his dad had on his life. A significant amount of the book discusses the principles he learned from his dad and how he applied them to his own life. This intangible legacy, the legacy of Christian faith is one that has cause him to say he cares more about his eternal reputation rather than his place in history (which is temporal). There are some mundane matters his dad passed on to him as well, such as suggesting that he always dress for a position above the one he currently held to create the proper image. Overall this book provides an insight into the thinking of the author.

Excellent Insight

I could not put this book down! I found this book to be a fascinating insight into the U.S. Attorney General. The book lets the reader see how John Ashcroft's life was shaped by his father and his own personal faith. In light of the United State's war on terrorism, I found it very comforting to learn that Ashcroft, one of America's leaders in that war, is grounded on a foundation of ethics, morals, and integrity.