About The Book
About Book
An American Code of Ethics
Everyone lives by some kind of code, whether they have written it down or not.
An American Code of Ethics: Rules to Live By, Charles M. Clodfelter puts that idea under a brighter light. Drawing on decades of ministry, personal experience, reflection, history, faith, and observations of everyday life, he examines the principles that influence individual character and shared responsibility.
The journey begins with understanding one’s beliefs and moves into the practical realities of living among other people. Readers encounter discussions about respecting those who think differently, controlling harmful language, appreciating family, remaining faithful to commitments, refusing dishonesty and theft, setting goals, managing money wisely, admitting mistakes, developing self-discipline, preserving worthwhile traditions, and creating memories that matter.
At its heart, this is not a book about appearing perfect. It recognizes that people make mistakes. What matters is whether we acknowledge those failures, repair what we can, learn from them, and make a better choice the next time.
The result is a book that continually brings ethics back to where it belongs: daily life.
WHY READ IT?
An American Code of Ethics
Because the Smallest Choices Often Say the Most About Us
You do not have to wait for a life-changing moment to discover what kind of person you are becoming. Character appears in ordinary decisions—how you speak when frustrated, whether you tell the truth when lying would be easier, how you treat someone who can do nothing for you, whether you keep a promise, and whether you admit when you are wrong.
American Code of Ethics: Rules to Live By encourages readers to examine those choices rather than simply admire good principles from a distance. Its twenty-one rules offer practical points for reflection on character, responsibility, relationships, citizenship, money, discipline, and purposeful living.
It is a book to read slowly, think about honestly, and return to whenever life puts your principles to the test.