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Books about Integrity
The Fountainhead
by Ayn Rand
A story of a brilliant architect who refuses to conform to the establishment, challenging the status quo.
In early 1922, Howard Roark is expelled from the architecture department of the Stanton Institute of Technology because he has not adhered to the school's preference for historical convention in ... (Wikipedia)
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
by Eric Metaxas
A biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian who opposed the Nazi regime.
Who better to face the greatest evil of the 20 th -century than a humble man of faith? As Adolf Hitler and the Nazis seduced a nation, bullied a continent, and attempted to exterminate the Jews of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Quo Vadis
by Henryk Sienkiewicz
Epic tale of ancient Rome, a love story between a Christian woman and a Roman soldier.
This glorious saga unfolds against the backdrop of ancient Rome–from the Forum to the Coliseum, from banquet halls to summer retreats in Naples, from the luxurious houses of the nobility to the ... (Goodreads)
Eight Men Out: The Black Sox and the 1919 World Series
by Eliot Asinof
An exploration of the 1919 World Series scandal, in which players were paid to throw the game.
In 1919, the Chicago White Sox are considered among the greatest baseball teams ever assembled; however, the team's stingy owner, Charles Comiskey , gives little inclination to reward his players for ... (Wikipedia)
Absolute Power
by David Baldacci
A power-hungry President, a daring thief and a determined investigator collide in a thrilling tale of manipulation and murder.
An experienced burglar, Luther Whitney, breaks into a billionaire's house with the intent of robbing it. While there, he witnesses the President of the United States and the billionaire's wife having ... (Wikipedia)
Profiles in Courage
by John F. Kennedy
Biographical accounts of U.S. senators who faced adversity for their beliefs.
The Pulitzer Prize winning classic by President John F. Kennedy, with an introduction by Caroline Kennedy and a foreword by Robert F. Kennedy. Written in 1955 by the then junior senator from the ... (Goodreads)
The Cost of Discipleship
by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
A theological exploration of the cost of taking up one's cross and faithfully following Jesus.
One of the most important theologians of the twentieth century illuminates the relationship between ourselves and the teachings of Jesus in this classic text on ethics, humanism, and civic duty. What ... (Goodreads)
John Quincy Adams
by Harlow Giles Unger
Biography of John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States, and his contributions to American politics and diplomacy.
He fought for Washington, served with Lincoln, witnessed Bunker Hill, and sounded the clarion against slavery on the eve of the Civil War. He negotiated an end to the War of 1812, engineered the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Developing the Leader Within You
by John C. Maxwell
A guide to discovering one's leadership potential and developing it.
Developing the Leader Within You is Dr. Maxwell’s first and most enduring leadership book, having sold more than one million copies. In this Christian Leaders Series edition of this Maxwell classic, ... (Goodreads)
Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War
by Steve Sheinkin
The story of Daniel Ellsberg, a former government employee who leaked classified documents about the Vietnam War to the press.
Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War, is, New York Times, bestselling author Steve Sheinkin's award-winning nonfiction account of an ordinary man who wielded the ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Winter of Our Discontent
by John Steinbeck
A journey of self-reflection and moral reckoning as a man struggles to regain his lost integrity.
The story concerns mainly Ethan Allen Hawley, a former member of Long Island 's aristocratic class. Ethan's late father lost the family fortune, and thus Ethan works as a grocery store clerk. His ... (Wikipedia)
Principle-Centered Leadership
by Stephen R. Covey
A guide to developing leadership skills based on principles and values, rather than personality or charisma.
Learn the powerful principles Stephen R. Covey has taught to many of the world's top executives and most influential leaders. Align your organization's resources and structures to increase long-term ... (Goodreads)
Defending Jacob
by William Landay
A father must defend his son who is accused of murder, unraveling the truth of a complex crime.
Andy Barber is an assistant district attorney in Newton , Massachusetts. He is investigating the murder of a 14-year-old boy, Ben Rifkin, who was a classmate of his son Jacob and was found stabbed to ... (Wikipedia)
The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything
by Stephen M.R. Covey
A guide to building trust in relationships, teams, and organizations.
From Stephen R. Covey's eldest son comes a revolutionary new path towards productivity and satisfaction. Trust, says Stephen M.R. Covey, is the very basis of the new global economy, and he shows how ... (Goodreads)
In Good Faith
by Scott Pratt
A lawyer defends a man accused of murder, but soon realizes his client may not be as innocent as he seems.
A family of four is slaughtered in rural Tennessee. Two weeks later, a retired high school principal and his wife are brutally slain. Two Satan-worshipping teens stand accused. It’s up to prosecutor ... (Goodreads)
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
by Bertolt Brecht
A parable about a peasant girl who rescues a baby during a revolution, and the trial that ensues to determine its rightful mother.
Brecht, in his typical anti-realist style, uses the device of a " play within a play ". The "frame" play is set in the Soviet Union around the end of the Second World War . It shows a dispute between ... (Wikipedia)
Gold Coast
by Nelson DeMille
A lawyer infiltrates an organized crime ring to uncover the truth behind a mysterious death.
Welcome to the Gold Coast, that stretch on the North Shore of Long Island that once held the greatest concentration of wealth and power in America. Here two men are destined for an explosive ... (Wikipedia)
Mississippi Blood
by Greg Iles
A gripping thriller that follows a man's quest for justice to reveal a deadly family secret.
The #1 New York Times Bestseller GoodReads Choice Award semi finalist, Amazon Best Mysteries & Thrillers of 2017 selection The final installment in the epic, Natchez Burning, trilogy by Greg Iles ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Truth
by Stephen Briggs
A man's quest to uncover secrets of his family's past, uncovering truths that will change his life.
William de Worde is the black sheep of an influential Ankh-Morpork family, scraping out a humble lifestyle as a common scribe and making extra pocket money by producing a gossipy newsletter for ... (Wikipedia)
Twelve Angry Men
by Reginald Rose
A jury of 12 men must decide the fate of a young man accused of murder.
A landmark American drama that inspired a classic film and a Broadway revival—featuring an introduction by David Mamet, A blistering character study and an examination of the American melting pot and ... (Goodreads)
The Constant Gardener
by John le Carré
A diplomatic couple uncover a sinister conspiracy while investigating a suspicious death in Africa.
Justin Quayle, a British diplomat in Nairobi , Kenya , is told that his activist wife, Tessa, was killed while travelling with a doctor friend in a desolate region of Africa . Investigating on his ... (Wikipedia)
Stand a Little Taller
by Gordon B. Hinckley
Inspirational and motivational messages to help readers improve their lives and become better individuals.
President Gordon B. Hinckley has asked Church members to 'make each day a little better than the one before.' This beautiful collection of thoughts from President Hinckley for each day of the year, ... (Goodreads)
Pray for Silence
by Linda Castillo
Chief of Police Kate Burkholder investigates a brutal murder in an Amish community, uncovering dark secrets and confronting her own past.
The Plank family moved from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to join the small Amish community of Painters Mill less than a year ago and seemed the model of the Plain Life—until on a cold October night, the ... (Goodreads)
The Oath
by Frank E. Peretti
A thrilling adventure of faith and the struggle between good and evil.
The novel opens with an excerpt from a diary entry from 1882 during the founding of Hyde River. There are several other archived letters, diary entries, and writings from the townsfolk scattered ... (Wikipedia)
Keep Quiet
by Lisa Scottoline
A father's decision to cover up his son's crime leads to a web of lies and betrayal.
New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award winning author Lisa Scottoline is loved by millions of readers for her suspenseful novels about family and justice. Scottoline delivers once again with Keep ... (Goodreads)
U is for Undertow
by Sue Grafton
Private detective Kinsey Millhone investigates a cold case that leads to dark secrets and a deadly game of revenge.
In April 1988, Kinsey Millhone is hired by a young man named Michael Sutton to investigate a memory that he claims to have recovered of two people burying a body in the woods in the exclusive Horton ... (Wikipedia)
Every Man's Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time
by Stephen Arterburn
A guide for men struggling with sexual temptation, offering practical advice and biblical principles for overcoming addiction and achieving purity.
A down-to-earth, step-by-step plan to help men overcome sexual temptation deals with pornography, adultery, and other issues leading men astray. Original. ... (Goodreads)
Lying
by Sam Harris
Examination of the morality of deception, exploring its implications in modern society.
As it was in Anna Karenina, Madame Bovary, and Othello, so it is in life. Most forms of private vice and public evil are kindled and sustained by lies. Acts of adultery and other personal betrayals, ... (Goodreads)
Courageous
by Randy Alcorn
Four police officers face moral dilemmas and personal struggles as they strive to uphold their duty and faith.
Retailers Choice Award winner, 2012 From the creators of Fireproof comes an inspiring new story about everyday heroes who long to be the kinds of dads that make a lifelong impact on their children. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War
by Robert M. Gates
A memoir of Robert M. Gates' time as Secretary of Defense under Presidents Bush and Obama, detailing the challenges and decisions he faced.
From the former secretary of defense, a strikingly candid, vividly written account of his experience serving Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Before ... (Goodreads)
The Leadership Challenge
by James M. Kouzes
A practical guide to becoming a better leader and inspiring others.
The most trusted resource on becoming a leader has been completely updated and revised for a new generation. This new edition includes the latest research and case studies, and offers inspiring new ... (Goodreads)
Arctic Chill
by Arnaldur Indriðason
A young immigrant boy is found murdered in the cold streets of Reykjavik, and Detective Erlendur must navigate the city's underworld to solve the case.
The Reykjavik police are called on an icy January day to a garden where a body has been found: a young, dark-skinned boy is frozen to the ground in a pool of his own blood. Erlendur and his team ... (Goodreads)
Southern Storm
by Terri Blackstock
A small town in Alabama is hit by a devastating tornado, and the residents must come together to rebuild their lives and find hope amidst the destruction.
Sequel to the #1 best-selling Cape Refuge First a dead stranger. Now a missing Police Chief. Did Chief Cade run off to elope . . . or has he met with foul play? The body in the morgue had no ID. No ... (Goodreads)
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