Table of Contents

Author’s Note

1. Coming of age: choosing strength – not victimhood……………………………….01
2. History: a source of wisdom…………………………………………………………………..12
3. No one succeeds alone: we all get help……………………………………………………21
4. Medical decisions: ask questions……………………………………………………………36
5. Marriage: unlike fairy tales it’s hard work………………………………………………50
6. Responsible parenting: more hard work and skills are required……………..58
7. Colleges: some aren’t reputable and may shut down……………………………….69
8. Jobs: some disappear and employers may misbehave……………………………..76
9. Peace: its power and price……………………………………………………………………….87
10. Money matters: discipline works…………………………………………………………..98
11. Voting: rely on knowledge, not sound bites…………………………………………..108
12. Disputes: often no one wins…………………………………………………………………124
13. Experience: the ultimate gift…………………………………………………………………135
14. Wisdom: a lifetime journey…………………………………………………………………..140

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