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Profiles of Integrity Vol. 4 (1920 - 1945)
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Marilyn Boyer; Grace Ehrman | Master Books
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Marilyn Boyer; Grace Ehrman | Master Books
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FORTHCOMING TITLE, ETA APRIL 2026
What is honor? How does someone show resourcefulness? What does it mean to be patient, forgiving, or brave? When it comes to understanding and developing character traits, biographical stories are a powerful tool.
Powerful not only because they so effectively illustrate virtues but also because your young reader doesn't feel preached at.
These 10 stories are engrossing!
Packed with adventure, danger, and real historical drama, these books keep your students turning pages as they devour tales of daring rescues, sabotage missions, death-defying pursuits, and ultimate sacrifice.
In ten biographical sketches, see how a figure from World War II and its aftermath demonstrates a key virtue.
Relatable Emotions & Challenges: Each sketch puts readers in the shoes of people facing tough situations — death, hostility, imprisonment, and triumph. Kids see themselves in these moments, not just as passive learners but as participants in the story.
Unexpected Heroes: Along with obvious heroes like generals and leaders, the stories also include humbler roles like a musher, a medic, a pastor, and ordinary soldiers. This diversity shows that integrity can be demonstrated in any role or profession, especially in the face of extraordinary circumstances.
Interactive Questions: Each chapter ends with questions that invite readers to imagine themselves in the story, reflect on choices, and think about what they'd do. This reflection turns reading into a personal adventure, not just a history lesson.
Book Format
While the stories are ordered chronologically, each chapter can stand alone if desired. Each biographical sketch will take approximately 30 minutes to read aloud.
Each chapter is introduced with a definition of the virtue demonstrated and a relevant Bible memory verse. At the close of each story, comprehension questions help check for understanding while application questions foster discussion to bring the virtues into modern life.
Read this volume and the entire four-book series to fall in love with history, find heroes to emulate, and develop godly character.
152 pages.
Introduction
General Pyotr Wrangel ~ Honor | October 1920
Gunnar Kaasen ~ Punctuality | February 1925
Jacob DeShazer ~ Forgiveness | December 1941
Colonel Philip Toosey ~ Patience | June 1942
Lieutenant William Overstreet ~ Resourcefulness | May 1944
Cecil Breeden ~ Dependability | June 1944
Captain Eddie Simpson ~ Love | August 1944
Commander Eugene Fluckey ~ Discernment | June 1945
Lieutenant Adrian Marks ~ Deference | August 1945
Detrich Bonhoeffer ~ Bravery | April 1945
Selected Bibliography
Image Credits
About the Authors
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