William J Bennett

The Book of Virtues for Boys and Girls: a Treasury of Great Moral Stories William J Bennett

Publisher Marketing: This exciting collection of fables, folktales, and poems, collected by William J. Bennett, illustrates some of the best human values: courage, honesty, work, friendship, and loyalty. With writings by great authors -- among them Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Anne Frank, Horatio Alger, Helen Keller, and Aesop -- these works, some old and some new, will always have great meaning for young people as they make their way through life. Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 pg. 174 (EAN 9781416971252, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Bennett, William J William J. Bennett served as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy under President George H. W. Bush and as Secretary of Education and Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities under President Reagan. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy from Williams College, a doctorate in political philosophy from the University of Texas, and a law degree from Harvard. He is the author of such bestselling books as "The Educated Child", "The Death of Outrage", "The Book of Virtues", and the two-volume series "America: The Last Best Hope". Dr. Bennett is the host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Bill Bennett's Morning in America". He is also the Washington Fellow of the Claremont Institute and a regular contributor to CNN. He, his wife, Elayne, and their two sons, John and Joseph, live in Maryland. Contributor Bio:  Flutie, Doug Doug Flutie is a former quarterback for Boston College and several NFL teams. He currently serves as an analyst for NBC Sports.