This I Believe: Life Lessons 9781118074541

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  • 版 次:1
  • 页 数:196
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  • 印刷时间:2011年09月01日
  • 开 本:大32开
  • 纸 张:胶版纸
  • 包 装:精装
  • 是否套装:否
  • 国际标准书号ISBN:9781118074541
作者:Dan Gediman 著出版社:Wiley出版时间:2011年09月 
内容简介
  Broadcast weekly on Bob Edwards’ SiriusXM Satellite Radio and public radio shows, This I Believe features the voices, personal experiences, and profound insights of students, educators, politicians, artists, executives, the struggling and the successful. These diverse, engaging essays are valuable lessons for those just starting out or anyone dealing with life’s challenges. Whether penned by the famous or the previously unknown, they reveal the American spirit at its best. Includes: “Our Vulnerability Is Our Strength” by Colin Bates, who cares for people with disabilities “The Art of Being a Neighbor” by Eve Birch, who was once homeless “A Taste of Success” by Geoffrey Canada, president and CEO of the Harlem Children’s Zone “Listening Is Powerful Medicine” by Dr. Alicia Conill, who learned an important lesson from an elderly patient “Inviting the World to Dinner” by Jim Haynes, who has welcomed strangers into his home each week for 30 years “Finding Our Common Ground” by Robin Mize, a liberal from a conservative family “To Hear Your Inner Voice” by Christine Todd Whitman, former governor of New Jersey and many more.
作者简介
  DAN GEDIMAN is executive director of This I Believe, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that engages people in writing and sharing essays describing the core values that guide their daily lives. These short statements of belief have been featured on public radio since 2005. Gediman is the coeditor of the New York Times bestseller This I Believe, as well as This I Believe II, This I Believe: On Love, and This I Believe: On Fatherhood. JOHN GREGORY is editorial director and MARY JO GEDIMAN is outreach director of This I Believe, Inc.
目  录
Introduction.
The Power of Hello (Howard White).
The Art of Being a Neighbor (Eve Birch).
A Kind and Generous Heart (Christine Little).
Make It Do (Patricia Anderson).
Grace Is a Gift (Laura Durham).
The Sisterhood of Roller Derby (Erin Blakemore).
Caring Makes Us Human (Troy Chapman).
Satisfaction With a Job Well Done (Nancy Pieters Mayfield).
The World Is Imperfect (Suzanne Cleary).
Peace Can Happen (Christine Kingery).
A Priceless Lesson in Humility (Felipe Morales).
Finding Out Whats Under Second Base (Lex Urban).
Accomplishing Big Things in Small Pieces (William Wissemann).
媒体评论
  "a handy guidebook featuring all the must–sees around the globe that kids of all ages can appreciate, not to mention their parents as well." (New York Daily News, August 20, 2006) "…there will be something here to inspire the adventurous spirit in most families." (Mail on Sunday, October 2006) "...you will have a richer knowledge of the world and of course—you will enjoy your travels…Go fetch now!" (The Big Buzz Magazine, October 2006) "It’s the perfect gift for anyone who travels with children." (Spanish Magazine, October 2006) "…includes some of the best–known sights in the Southern hemisphere…" (Selling Long Haul, November 2006) "If ever there was a ‘bible’ of worldwide must–see places for children to visit, this is it…truly comprehensive…" (Blackpool Gazette, November 2006) "…packed with experiences the next generation of globe–trotters adore…" (Wanderlust, November 2006) "…brilliant, unusual ideas." (Primary Times, December 2006) "…full of wonderful suggestions…" (Families Thames Valley East, January 2007) "…a life saving new book…" (Club News, January 2007) "…makes any trip possible, even with the kids in tow. It’s the perfect book for anyone who travels with children and gives them 500 opportunities to say ‘Are we there yet?" (Army Families Federation Journal, March 2007) "...not only does it showcase the very best destinations around the world for the family, its aimed at the young and the young at heart." (ABTA Magazine, July 2007) "a truly fantastic guide, packed full of must–see destinations your kids will love." (Families South West Magazine, July 2007) "…a guidebook for all ages." (Essentially America, Autumn 2007) “…fascinating guide of interesting places that will create a lifetime of…memories while visiting destinations the whole family can enjoy.”?(Family Interest, March/April 2008)"a handy guidebook featuring all the must–sees around the globe that kids of all ages can appreciate, not to mention their parents as well." (New York Daily News, August 20, 2006) "…there will be something here to inspire the adventurous spirit in most families." (Mail on Sunday, October 2006) "...you will have a richer knowledge of the world and of course – you will enjoy your travels…Go fetch now!" (The Big Buzz Magazine, October 2006) "It’s the perfect gift for anyone who travels with children." (Spanish Magazine, October 2006) "…includes some of the best–known sights in the Southern hemisphere…" (Selling Long Haul, November 2006) "If ever there was a ‘bible’ of worldwide must–see places for children to visit, this is it…truly comprehensive…" (Blackpool Gazette, November 2006) "…packed with experiences the next generation of globe–trotters adore…" ( Wanderlust, November 2006) "…brilliant, unusual ideas." (Primary Times, December 2006) "…full of wonderful suggestions…" ( Families Thames Valley East, January 2007′) "…a life saving new book…" ( Club News, January 2007) “…makes any trip possible, even with the kids in tow. It’s the perfect book for anyone who travels with children" (Army Families Federation Journal, March 2007) "...best destinations around the world for the family, its aimed at the young and the young at heart." (ABTA Magazine, July 2007) "a truly fantastic guide, packed full of must–see destinations your kids will love." (Families South West Magazine, July 2007) "…a guidebook for all ages." (Essentially America, Autumn 2007) “…fascinating guide of interesting places that will create a lifetime of…memories while visiting destinations the whole family can enjoy.”?(Family Interest, March/April 2008) ? ? --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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