{"product_id":"character-carved-in-stone-the-12-core-virtues-of-west-point-that-build-leaders-and-produce-success-9780800739102","title":"Character Carved in Stone: The 12 Core Virtues of West Point That Build Leaders and Produce Success","description":"Overlooking the Hudson River on the campus of the United States Military Academy at West Point are 12 granite benches, each inscribed with a word representing a key leadership virtue: compassion, courage, dedication, determination, dignity, discipline, integrity, loyalty, perseverance, responsibility, service, and trust. These benches remind cadets of the qualities that lead to victory and success, not just on the battlefield, but in all of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith his signature enthusiasm and insight, Pat Williams shares the incredible stories of West Point graduates who exemplified these traits, from the Civil War to the War on Terror. He shows readers of all backgrounds how to develop these 12 essential virtues in their lives, whether they are in the corporate world, the academic world, the military, the church, or in some other sphere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDenney, Jim:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eJim Denney\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eWalt's Disneyland\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnswers to Satisfy the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWriting in Overdrive\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Timebenders series for young readers. He has written many books with Pat Williams, including \u003ci\u003eCoach Wooden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Difference You Make\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Sweet Spot for Success\u003c\/i\u003e. Learn more at www.writinginoverdrive.com.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliams, Pat:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003ePat Williams\u003c\/b\u003e retired as senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic in 2019 to head up an effort to bring major league baseball to Orlando. He has more than 50 years of professional sports experience, and has written more than 100 books, including the popular \u003ci\u003eCoach Wooden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCoach Wooden's Greatest Secret\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCharacter Carved in Stone\u003c\/i\u003e. Find out more at www.patwilliams.com.","brand":"Fleming H. Revell Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50644624343314,"sku":"9780800739102","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_eb112fd2-aea9-47e3-b15a-f9278c807817.jpg?v=1733118725","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/character-carved-in-stone-the-12-core-virtues-of-west-point-that-build-leaders-and-produce-success-9780800739102","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}