On My Honor The Beliefs That Shape My Life [Hardcover]

John Ashcroft (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 8, 2001

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 intimately knew they could count on this.

And so will others as they read On My Honor, a book that reveals Ashcroft's personal beliefs on racism, abortion, capital punishment, our judicial system, his faith in God, and more.

These beliefs were not designed to answer his critics in the Senate. They are beliefs he has held for years, written when he still expected to serve a second term in the Senate.

Here is an opportunity to judge this extraordinary man from his own words and deeds. As Ashcroft says, "The verdict of history is inconsequential; the verdict of eternity is what counts."

On My Honor was previously published as Lessons From a Father to His Son, ISBN 07852-75401.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; First Edition edition (May 8, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785266437
• ISBN-13: 978-0785266433
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,442,573 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional in a Time of Insanity, March 12, 2010

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Dianne H. Whitesell (Greensboro, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: On My Honor The Beliefs That Shape My Life (Hardcover)

John Ashcroft, by sharing his journey, puts into words a picture of integrity in times when this has become a dirty word in our country. His story reveals a man of convictions, not preferences, and how his character lead us through some of the most terrible times in our history. Anyone who still understands and values the beliefs of our founding fathers will find this an inspiring story.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Have great respect for John Ashcroft, February 3, 2011

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This review is from: On My Honor The Beliefs That Shape My Life (Hardcover)

"On My Honor" is really about the values and the wisdom that was imparted to John Ashcroft through his earthly father's love and affection and teaching through how he lived and shared his life with his family and with others. I have been inspired through the reading of this book. Oh for more and more men to come forth who are full of integrity and desire to do the will of God. This world needs the true strength of godly men (and women). Those who value eternal truths and live their lives by these solid beliefs are who we desperately need to lead our families... our communities... our states... our country.

Wonderful, encouraging book.

13 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, July 17, 2003

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Dr. W. G. Covington, Jr. (Edinboro, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: On My Honor The Beliefs That Shape My Life (Hardcover)

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.