Life's Greatest Lessons: 20 Things That Matter

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ISBN: 9780743237826

By: Hal Urban

Fireside Books / 2003 / Paperback

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In Life's Greatest Lessons, Hal Urban presents twenty principles that are as deeply rooted in common sense as they are in compassion. The topics span a wide range of concepts including attitudes about money, the real meaning of "success," and the importance of having fun. Classic in its simplicity and enduring in its appeal, this book will help you find the best in yourself and others.

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Title: Life's Greatest Lessons: 20 Things That Matter
By: Hal Urban
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 192
Vendor: Fireside Books
Publication Date: 2003

Dimensions: 8.44 X 5.50 (inches)
Weight: 6 ounces
ISBN: 074323782X
ISBN-13: 9780743237826
Stock No: WW37823

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With more than a quarter million copies sold, award-winning teacher Hal Urban outlines twenty lessons that answer timeless questions about how to make the most of your life.

Life’s Greatest Lessons is a wise, wonderful book. In it, Hal Urban, a parent and an award-winning teacher, presents twenty principles that are as deeply rooted in common sense as they are in compassion. The topics, gathered from a lifetime of teaching both children and adults, span a wide range of readily understood concepts, including attitudes about money, understanding the real meaning of “success,” and the importance of having fun. The book will help you find the best—in the world, in others, and in yourself. Classic in its simplicity and enduring in its appeal, Life’s Greatest Lessons helps us all rediscover that the desire to live a good life is timeless.

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Hal Urban was a high school teacher for many years and also taught at the University of San Francisco. He is a well-known leader in the Character Education movement and is in constant demand as a speaker at national conferences and school and community events. He raised three sons as a single father and now lives in Redwood City, California, with his wife, Cathy.

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Rabbi Harold Kushner author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People A wise and wonderful book. It will enrich anyone who reads it.
Ken Blanchard coauthor, The One Minute Manager and Whale Done! With its timeless message for people of all ages, this book is going to become a classic. It should be in every home in America.
Stephen R. Covey author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People A tremendously enriching book full of classic wisdom to live by.
Mel Levine, M.D. author of A Mind at a Time This book can help all of us assemble our priorities.
Thomas Lickona author of Educating for Character A great book about character for kids, teachers, and parents!
Laurie Beth Jones author of Jesus, CEO; The Path; and Teach Your Team to Fish Hal Urban has put into bite-size pieces some of life's most important truths. Read, learn, and enjoy!
Pat Croce author of I Feel Great and You Will Too! and 110% Life's Greatest Lessons helps to unlock your mind to a treasure chest of life's opportunities and possibilities.