Profiles of Integrity Series
Biographical Character Sketches from American and European History
- You're outnumbered. The British are closing in. What do you do?Â
- The enemy general is asleep upstairs. Guards patrol outside. Can you pull off the raid?
- The bridge is collapsing. A train with 200 passengers is racing toward certain death. Do you risk the storm to warn them?
- From your cockpit, you spot them — hundreds of men drowning in the Pacific. Your commander's orders are clear: Do not land your seaplane. What do you do?Â
In high stakes historical situations like these, beloved homeschool authors Marilyn Boyer and Grace Ehrman portray the world-changing difference that true integrity makes.
The four-volume Profiles of Integrity series paints ten inspiring biographies in each volume — each story centered on a distinct character trait such as dependability, contentment, tolerance, or resourcefulness.
Recommended for middle and high school students (grades 7 and up), each volume features compelling storytelling, rich historical context, comprehension questions, black and white illustrations, and, most importantly, timeless truths about Christian virtue and faith.
EXPLORE THE 4-BOOK SERIES
Profiles of Integrity 1
1775-1781
Step into the boots of ten real patriots who faced impossible odds during the American Revolution. Whether a pastor, militia leader, or homemaker, these extraordinary characters made history with their skillful use of traits like generosity, enthusiasm, and discretion.
Profiles of Integrity 2
1804-1865
Enjoy riveting but real stories set during westward expansion, the War of 1812, the American Civil War era, and the Victorian Era of England. Each chapter shows how integrity made the difference in kidnappings, daring escapes, dangerous expeditions, and fierce battles.
Profiles of Integrity 3
1872-1919
Step into the shoes of ten real people who made history from Reconstruction to the trenches of World War I — an era of railroads, revolution, and global war. At every exciting turn, their integrity made the difference between success and failure.
What's Inside Profiles of Integrity
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. Meaningful quotes from statesmen and important personalities are also included throughout the volume.
Why Choose the Profiles of Integrity Series of Biographical Readers?
- Character-Centered Discipleship:Â Each biography is built around a single godly character trait, such as truthfulness, punctuality, loyalty, and honor. The stories and discussion questions encourage students to grow in these Christlike character traits.
- Inspire World Changing Faith:Â Through engaging accounts of ordinary people who shaped history, students see how conviction and character can change the world. These stories inspire students to live boldly for Christ, connecting the lessons of the past to their own lives today.
- Flexible and Family-Friendly Format: Designed for middle and high school students (grades 7 and up), each biography takes about 30 minutes to read — perfect for independent reading, family read-alouds, or morning basket time. Chapters can be read in any order and used flexibly for recreational reading or to supplement a Bible, history, or language arts curriculum.
Comprehensive List of all 40 Character Traits
Featured in the Profiles of Integrity Series, Alphabetical Order
- Alertness
- Attentiveness
- Availability
- Boldness
- Bravery
- Compassion
- Contentment
- Courage
- Decisiveness
- Deference
- Dependability
- Discernment
- Discretion
- Enthusiasm
- Flexibility
- Forgiveness
- Generosity
- Gentleness
- Honor
- Honesty
- Hospitality
- Initiative
- Joyfulness
- Loyalty
- Love
- Meekness
- Obedience
- Orderliness
- Patience
- Persuasiveness
- Punctuality
- Resourcefulness
- Respectfulness
- Self-Control
- Sensitivity
- Thoroughness
- Tolerance
- Truthfulness
- Virtue
- Wisdom