Profiles of Integrity Vol. 1 (MP3 Audiobook Download)
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Overview
Parents want books that reinforce values and teach history, but kids want excitement. Profiles of Integrity Vol 1 delivers it all: real stories from the American Revolution that show integrity in action, not just in theory. Page-turning narratives include kidnappings, daring escapes, battles, and moments of real courage.
The series features a mix of Americans and international figures, men and women, young and old, showing that integrity is universal to the human experience.
Vol. 1 of the four-part Profiles of Integrity series; for grades 7 and up.
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Product Details
| SKU | KD429-9 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Master Books |
| Title | Profiles of Integrity Vol. 1 (MP3 Audiobook Download) |
| Subtitle | 1775 - 1781 |
| Series | Profiles of Integrity |
| Volume in Series | 1 |
| ISBN 13 | 9798900920283 |
| Contributors | Marilyn Boyer, Grace Ehrman |
| Narrator | Will Stauff |
| Duration (in Minutes) | 85 |
| Publisher | New Leaf Publishing Group, LLC |
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What is decisiveness? How does someone show discretion? What does it mean to be flexible or available? 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!
- Instead of being told, “You should express enthusiasm,” They will read about Pastor John Muhlenberg who influenced hundreds of men to fight in one of the first Virginia militias of the war.
- Instead of hearing that attentiveness is an attractive virtue, they get consumed with the story of Lydia Darragh who prevented a British victory by carefully listening to British plans and relaying that information to George Washington.
- Instead of being admonished be more generous, they see how Robert Morris used his financial assets to fund his country during a critical period.
Packed with adventure, danger, and real historical drama, these books keep your students turning pages as they devour tales of kidnappings, daring escapes, battles, and moments of courage.
Ten Key Virtues
In ten biographical sketches, see how a figure from the American Revolution demonstrates a key virtue.
- Alertness ~ Peter Francisco
- Attentiveness ~ Lydia Darragh
- Availability ~ Molly Pitcher
- Decisiveness ~ Captain John Paul Jones
- Discretion ~ General Nathanael Greene
- Enthusiasm ~ Pastor John Muhlenberg
- Flexibility ~ General Caesar Rodney
- Generosity ~ Robert Morris
- Honesty ~ Nathan Hale
- Persuasiveness ~ Patrick Henry
Relatable Emotions & Challenges
Each sketch puts readers in the shoes of people or those facing tough situations — fear, loneliness, anger, and triumph. Kids see themselves in these moments, not just as passive learners but as participants in the story.
Unexpected Heroes
Not all the heroes are famous or powerful. Some are teens, outsiders, or people who overcame huge obstacles. This makes the stories feel accessible and inspiring to kids who might not see themselves as perfect role models.
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.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Credits
- Patrick Henry ~ Persuasiveness | March 1775
- Pastor John Muhlenberg ~ Enthusiasm | January 1776
- General Caesar Rodney ~ Flexibility | July 1776
- Nathan Hale ~ Honesty | September 1776
- Robert Morris ~ Generosity | December 1776
- Lydia Darragh ~ Attentiveness | December 1777
- Molly Pitcher ~ Availability | June 1778
- Captain John Paul Jones ~ Decisiveness | September 1779
- Peter Francisco ~ Alertness | August 1780
- General Nathanael Green ~ Discretion | February 1781
Customer Reviews
The narration made each biography from the American Revolution feel even more engaging, and my kids were able to really connect with the people and the character traits being highlighted. I especially appreciated being able to play it during car rides or quieter parts of our day—it made it easy to keep learning even when we weren’t sitting at the table.
Just like the book, it sparked meaningful conversations about virtues like honesty, generosity, and decisiveness. It’s been a wonderful, low-effort way to reinforce those lessons, and I would highly recommend it for families with middle-level students.
It covers the years 1775 to 1781 through ten short stories, highlighting figures like Patrick Henry, Nathan Hale, Molly Pitcher, and others from the time during the American Revolution. What I like most is the focus on character. Each story begins by defining the specific character trait and includes a related memory verse, which gives it a clear purpose beyond just telling history.
The narration is very straightforward. It feels more like someone just reading to you versus a personal story-driven performance. It may not pull you emotionally, but it keeps things clear and easy to follow. The narrator’s voice was very easy to understand.
At the end of each story, there are questions included in the audio, which helps with reflection and makes it more than just passive listening. Be ready to hit pause quickly to discuss each question with your kids!
Overall, it is a meaningful and easy way to add both history and character study with a biblical perspective into your routine, especially if you enjoy audiobooks and want something simple to use.
As a parent, I appreciate that I can give her clean, character-building books to read (or listen to, in this case). I love that these are available as audio books, as they provide an option for listening while being creative. The definition of each trait, as well as a scripture reference are included at the beginning of each section, which I think is a worthy addition. The questions on each section are great to ensure comprehension of the material.
I recommend this series as a compliment to World’s Story. It reinforces that the stories of individual people are important in history.
There were some minor issues that I couldn't ignore though. In general I have struggled with this particular narrator's style of reading as it feels very impersonal and does not have as lively inflection as some of the other Master Books audiobook offerings. Throughout the audio recording, there were a lot of very simple words that were mispronounced and some that were misread as a completely different word. There were also a few errors with some definitions etc that I reported that hopefully will be corrected in future editions. Stylistically I felt like the authors were trying to force sensory details into the the story which sometimes worked but sometimes it was done a bit awkwardly and even redundantly.
Aside from those minor issues though, I still do feel having the audio recording will be a valuable tool for us so that we can listen together as a family during meals and drives. Enjoying history with this method has brought on so many rich discussions already and I can't wait to see how they will deepen over the years as my children grow. I'm so thankful for the audiobook resources that Master Books provides so that we can have these conversations with our children and that we can share history with them from a biblical worldview.