While the public has followed his stellar career, and has heard his clearly articulated arguments on behalf of political and individual causes, Charlton Heston and his wife, Lydia, have quietly raised a son and daughter, striving to imbue in them the same beliefs that they themselves hold so dear. Now, in To Be a Man, Charlton Heston shares these beliefs. Beginning with anecdotal reminiscences about childhood - his own, and that of his son, Fraser, and now his grandson, Jack - and concluding with letters of love and encouragement and wisdom to five-year-old Jack, he addresses those points in life he feels are essential in becoming a man. From his belief in the importance of family, to being brave and determined in whatever one undertakes, to understanding and appreciating one's heritage while remaining open to the huge and hugely diverse world we live in, to love of freedom and support of one's country, to the essentials of being not just a man, but a good man - honesty, integrity, loyalty, appreciation of friendship, and good sportsmanship - Charlton Heston offers words of guidance and sage wisdom that ultimately are applicable not only to Jack, but to all men, everywhere.
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An excellent source for parents of all ages.,
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A must read for any parent thinking that old fashion ideas have fell out of favor. Charlton Heston confirms that old fashioned beliefs are well worth passing on to the next generation. Well written and nice photos.
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You don't need to be a grandparent to appreciate the love and thought that Mr. Heston put into writing this book for his grandson. His words of wisdom, his life lessons and his family values are valuable and extremely well-written. His grandson, Jack, is one lucky little boy to have such a wonderful and caring grandfather.
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Like his father before him, Jack was on his first film location before his first birthday (though it occurs to me Fray's ahead there: He played the infant Moses for Mr. DeMille at only three months). Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Like his father before him, Jack was on his first film location before his first birthday (though it occurs to me Fray's ahead there: He played the infant Moses for Mr. DeMille at only three months). Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
World War, United States, Civil War, Walt Disney World, Marilyn Heston, Paris Match New!
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- Valley Forge by John W. Jackson on page 82
- Beijing Diary: The personal story of a remarkable theatrical and political event- the production of an all-Chinese version of The Caine Mutiny Court-martial in Bejiing. by Charlton Heston in Front Matter
- The American Revolution by R. G. Grant on page 82
- Toy Story: A Read-Aloud Storybook by RH Disney on page 43
- The Jungle Book (Puffin Story Books) by Rudyard Kipling on page 123
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- From My Cold, Dead Hands: Charlton Heston and American Politics by Emilie Raymond on page 284, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Grandparenthood by Dr. Ruth Westheimer on page 57, and Back Matter
- Grandparenthood by Dr. Ruth Westheimer on page 57, and Back Matter
- Men Who Take Care: Walking the Road of Life as Elders by Lou Dunn Diekemper on page 36
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