Author : David Suzuki
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 10,21 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 177164088X
In his most important book since "The Sacred Balance" and his most personal ever, revered activist and thinker David Suzuki draws on the experiences and wisdom he has gained over his long life and offers advice, stories, and inspiration to his six grandchildren.
Author : P.D. Goldsmith
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 30,92 MB
Release : 2013-07-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1626257450
A charming, wise and idiosyncratic series of twelve letters which give advice to the author's grandson on what it means to become a man. The letters cover fundamental, sensitive and profound matters such as the body and the physical world; smoking, alcohol and drugs; healing the body; character; culture; the role in society; the nature of men and women; relationships; sex; family and fatherhood; and religion. The book also reflects on why the unexamined life is not worth living, with the final substantial letter offering a radical approach to the philosophical and spiritual questions that all of us are likely to ask at some point in our lives. Although the book primarily addresses the needs of young men moving towards adulthood, much of its content would be of equal interest to young women. In addition, the book contains a generous appendix with suggested reading, film and music lists. Grandfathers will find this a useful handbook for discussions with grandchildren; parents will get a wider perspective of the problems their children are likely to face and what they are feeling; and if you are a young man, you are lucky indeed to have this book as a companion.
Author : Tony Benn
Publisher : Random House
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 19,65 MB
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1409067033
As a diarist I have chronicled the time through which I have lived in meticulous detail: but all that is history. What matters now is the future for those who will live through it. The past is the past but there may be lessons to be learned which could help the next generation to avoid mistakes their parents and grandparents made. Certainly at my age I have learned an enormous amount from the study of history - not so much from the political leaders of the time but from those who struggled for justice and explained the world in a way that shows the continuity of history and has inspired me to do my work. Normality for any individual is what the world is like on the day they are born. The normality of the young is wholly different from the normality of their grandparents. It is the disentangling of the real questions from the day to day business of politics that may make sense for those who take up the task as they will do. Every generation has to fight the same battles as their ancestors had to fight, again and again, for there is no final victory and no final defeat. Two flames have burned from the beginning of time - the flame of anger against injustice and the flame of hope. If this book serves its purpose it will fan both flames.
Author : Liv Ullmann
Publisher :
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 21,97 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780871137289
A collection of more than thirty letters written by celebrities to their grandchildren gives an intimate look at the writers' own lives and how they foresee the challenges of the next generation, in a book whose proceeds benefit the Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children.
Author : Lea Redmond
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,46 MB
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781452159485
Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever. Letters to my Grandparent will inspire you to share memories, drawings, and well wishes for a grandparent to warm their heart. Each letter begins with a unique prompt like: Here are three special memories I have of us... A special place we share is... You are wonderful because... Included are 12 letters that will inspire grandchildren to stay connected to their grandparents. Each letter has a space to write when it was sealed and when it should be opened (will it be tomorrow or in 20 years?). Seal letters with the included stickers before giving this time capsule to a grandparent!
Author : Mark Oliver Everett
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 46,63 MB
Release : 2009-09-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0312429177
Drawing upon the relentless tragedies in his life for inspiration in writing highly acclaimed music with his indie rock group, the Eels, Everett pens a memoir that is a rich and poignant narrative on coming of age, love, death, and the creative vision.
Author : Linda Abbott Trapp
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,11 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Life skills
ISBN :
" ... [A]n inspirational self-help guide to many of life's most complex and challenging issues, from understanding and celebrating love, to the wisdom of having it all. The topics grew from participant feedback in the author's more than 3000 seminars, and are designed to encourage and assist not only her own granddaughters, but all those who search with open hearts and wondering minds for the secrets of life"--Page 4 of cover.
Author : Lea Redmond
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,2 MB
Release : 2017-07-25
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781452153810
Share memories, love, and words of wisdom with a son of any age. Write now. Read later. Treasure forever: Letters to My Son will inspire you remind your son how important he is to you and your family. The 12, fold-and-mail-style envelopes invite moms and dads to share their favorite memories and hopes for a bright future for their son. Seal your letters with the included stickers, postdate, and gift this book to your remarkable son. When he opens the letters in the future, he will receive an invaluable gift: a tangible reflection of his parents' love. • Each letter is printed with a unique prompt like "In the future, I hope we.," "I love that our family.," "I'm proud of you because.," and "I love being your parent because.," plus two blank letters to write your own • Makes a great graduation or wedding-day gift • Created by Lea Redmond, the author of the bestselling Letters to My. book series that has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide Fans of Letters to My Daughter, Letters to My Grandchild, and Letters to My Baby will love Letters to My Son. A great way to remind your son how important he is to your family. Letters to My Son includes 12 prompted letters that will inspire moms and dads to tell their son how much he means to the family. Each letter has a space to write when it was sealed and when it should be opened (will it be tomorrow or in 20 years?). Seal letters with the included stickers before giving this time capsule to your son!
Author : Hugh Downs
Publisher : Scribner Book Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,77 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Men
ISBN : 9780743247238
The beloved commentator and trusted public figure well known for his wisdom shares his thoughts on topics--ranging from relationships to science to life in general--in a heartwarming book written for his great-grandson but perfect for readers of all ages.
Author : David Suzuki
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 39,44 MB
Release : 2014-09-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1771641290
An exclusive excerpt of one letter from David Suzuki’s forthcoming book Letters to My Grandchildren. In the book, Suzuki offers grandfatherly advice to his five grandchildren, recounts stories from his own childhood, and explores what makes life meaningful. As he ponders life’s deepest questions and offers up a lifetime of wisdom, Suzuki inspires us all to live with courage, conviction, and passion. All proceeds from the sale of this exclusive advance will be donated to the David Suzuki Foundation.
