Description: Born the son and grandson of military men, Senator John McCain from Arizona was destined for a life serving his country in the armed forces. Like many great men, he occasionally struggled with authority, but once he found his true calling -- flying naval aircraft -- his ideals and commitment to his country took him far.

From the low point of five years as a prisoner of war to the high points of raising a large, happy family and being chosen as the Republican nominee in the 2008 presidential election, Senator McCain has lived an incredible life driven by a love of his country and a desire to serve it to the best of his ability.

This picture book biography, written with great love and insight by his oldest daughter, writer Meghan McCain, shows us the public John McCain and the personal John McCain in a way we've never seen before -- making this American hero come to life before young eyes.

Children's Literature Review: Written by John McCain's oldest child from his second marriage, this tribute is predictably loving and glowing. Apart from the obvious devotion, the book could have been written by anyone since it tells the well-known facts of his life, such as the McCain family military background, McCain's own experience in the military, his election as senator of Arizona, his first unsuccessful run for his party's nomination, and finally his nomination by the Republican party in 2008. We are repeatedly told that he just does not give up and that he is a good man, but the book remains a little bland, falling short of the vibrancy and energy that some readers might like to see. The story quality would have benefited from some actual family experiences or humorous anecdotes, something that would make McCain, the man, stand out and give McCain, the author, a reason to write the book. The illustrations are very attractive, old-fashioned, and quiet, almost pensive, accurately reflecting the text.