On My Honor

by John Ashcroft

On the first day of his Senate confirmation hearings, John Ashcroft raised his right hand and vowed, "I swear to unhold the laws of the United States of America, so help me God." People who knew him intimately knew they could count on this. And so will others as they read On My Honor, a book that reveals Ashcroft's personal beliefs on racism, abortion, capital punishment, our judicial system, his faith in God, and more. These beliefs were not designed to answer his critics in the Senate. They are beliefs he has held for years, written when he still expected to serve a second term in the Senate. Here is an opportunity to judge this extraordinary man from his own words and deeds. As Ashcroft says, "The verdict of history is inconsequential; the verdict of eternity is what counts." On My Honor was previously published as Lessons From a Father to His Son , ISBN 07852-75401.

Genres: Biography

224 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2001

Reviews

[Ra]

First off, the synopsis on good reads is perhaps the worst summary of a book I have ever seen. This book is not about John Ashcroft’s political opinions. Most of this book describes Mr. Ashcroft’s upbringing and the impact of his father on his life. This book would better be described as “lessons my father taught me.” Mr. Ashcroft’s personal faith convictions taught by his father, are a theme throughout the book.

[Jeff Howard]

This was simple and honest. I have a great admiration for John Ashcroft and I loved hearing about his father and the great impact on Governor Ashcrofts life.