On his 51st birthday, the author decided to make a list of the many things life had taught him. Then he decided to invite friends and acquaintances--from kindergarten kids to senior citizens--to join the effort. The result is the combined wisdom of thousands of years of living: lessons learned from winning and losing, and from loving. Illustrated.
Read years ago that it was not the responsibility of parents to pave the road for their children, but to provide a road map. That's how I hoped he or she would use these mind and heart reflections.
"When Mom wrote, she always saved the best for last, " says Jack Brown, who collected bits of love, wisdom, inspiration, and humor rom three decades of his mother's letters.
Though it was written as a gift from a father to a son, its simple message has been enjoyed by men and women of all ages. This work has been translated into thirty-three languages.
Originally written as a gift from a father to a son, the book's simple message--to be understanding, thoughtful, and appreciative--has been enjoyed by men and women of all ages. This edition with all three volumes has been redesigned for a new generation.
"The Complete Life's Little Instruction Book" contains the 1,560 entries found in all three volumes of the New York Times Best-selling "Life's Little Instruction Book "series. Bound in a deluxe, maroon, leather edition, this collectible hardcover makes a perfectly elegant gift for any occasion.
Contributions from kindergarten kids, high school students, young married couples, and senior citizens confirm that wisdom knows no age and that truth is truth no matter where you find it. This edition contains all three volumes of the "New York Times" bestselling book.
Even a small child senses something wonderful is about to happen when the holiday decorations are pulled out of the attic. The bestselling author of Life's Little Instruction Book and similar gems, his wife Rosemary, and their friend Kathy Peel share specific suggestions to help others find and keep the joy of Christmas in their hearts.
The author of "Life's Little Instruction Book" now focuses on the themes of wisdom, success, and happiness in this collection of suggestions, observations, and reminders. Beautifully packaged, the book is designed as a gift for graduates and anyone facing life's choices.
The special bond between mothers and daughters that helps a girl to set her course in life, to visualize her dreams, and to prepare her for the influence she will have on her own children and on the world around her is celebrated and encouraged in this unique book that includes observations and suggestions such as: Marry the man of your dreams. ...
A few years ago, Jack Brown jotted down a list of fatherly advice for his son as Adam left home to begin a new life as a college freshman. That list became Life's Little Instruction Book, the phenomenal guide that has sold more than five million copies. Now Brown offers a second list, and Adam says "It's more useful than the first one".
Compiled from both volumes of Life's Little Instruction Book and other books by Jack Brown, this small hardcover volume is the perfect gift for both new and veteran parents, and can be given in the place of a traditional greeting card.
These 14 small hardcover books compiled from the volumes of Life's Little Instruction Book make the perfect gift for a special friend or can be given in place of the traditional greeting card.
Just to see how it feels, for the next twenty-four hours refrain from criticizing anybody or anything. "You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God's judgment seat. (Romans 14:10)" Overtip breakfast waitresses. "A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself ...
These 14 small hardcover books compiled from the volumes of Life's Little Instruction Book make the perfect gift for a special friend or can be given in place of the traditional greeting card.
Now available in a deluxe hardcover edition, Brown's second volume of suggestions, observations, and reminders on how to live a happy life is the perfect gift for that special friend who can use some encouragment--any time of the year.
In 1991, H. Jackson Brown, Jr. published "Life's Little Instruction Book(TM)," which was originally written as a gift for his son, Adam, as he left home in 1990 to begin his freshman year in college. "I wanted to provide Adam with a road map of what I had learned about living a happy and rewarding life," said Brown. The observations were direct, ...
The inspiring stories of perseverance, courage, and sacrifice from great sports champions, encouraging quotes from famous writers, philosophers, and world figures, as well as insights and commentary from H. Jackson Brown, Jr., author of "Life's Little Instruction Book."
Distinctive in beauty and presentation, this little "treasure book" is the perfect gift for those times when something more meaningful than a greeting card is warranted. Illustrations.
Comments from readers of Brown's bestselling Live and Learn and Pass It On suggested that the best of that first book's wisdom came from young people. In this second work, Brown has collected from children their delightful views on what is important to them. Illustrated in full color with children's drawings.
Children have refreshing viewpoints that are sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant, and sometimes full of wisdom. This witty and enlightening collection of some of the most amusing and insightful lessons Brown has learned from young people will warm readers' hearts and challenge them to consider the things that make life most worth living.
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