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Daniel Goleman is best known for his bestselling and groundbreaking book Emotional Intelligence. In that book, Goleman maintained that there was a set of traits—“some may call it character”—that set some people apart from others and allowed them to achieve more professionally and personally. This was “emotional intelligence”. It had to do with relating well to other people, having the social skills and self-control to enlist others’ aid and support and hence to perform optimally where technical expertise and intelligence quotients fell short. |
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Stephen Post’s wonderful book, Why Good Things Happen to Good People, is a clear-eyed look at how science supports the idea that people of virtue live longer, better, happier, and more successful lives than people lacking in virtue. Those who are benevolent, compassionate, grateful and helpful experience the greatest physical, mental and emotional health as well as receiving the most joy out of life. The old adage: “To give is to receive” seems to be scientifically valid. |
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This book by Dr. Helen LeGette is recommended by one of the premier character educators in the United States, Dr. Philip Fitch Vincent, who says it is probably the best general all-around guide to parenting with character in mind. Dr. Vincent is head of Character Development Group, a publishing house and a great character education resource. Dr. Vincent has over twenty years of experience in education. |
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This award-winning book is guaranteed to provide humor, comfort, and character education instruction to parents, but with a unique twist. Instead of being a book of instruction on how to build character in children (although it contains plenty of that) this book is also a builder of character in parents.
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José Rosado, author of Being Good at Being Bad, grew up in “rat- and roach-infested” projects on the south side of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He was the son of an alcoholic father; yet his early childhood years were blissfully unaware of the pressures his environment placed on him.
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