{"product_id":"letters-from-home-isbn-9781118899298","title":"Letters from Home","description":"\u003cb\u003eIt's Time to Rediscover America.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOur nation is deteriorating. Slowly but surely the virtues and values we once celebrated—responsibility, resilience, dignity, respect—have been abandoned. Our work ethic has been replaced by an entitlement ethic. And as we lose the cultural traits that brought us to our leadership position, America's standing in the world will surely fall as well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut there \u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e good news, say David and Andrea R. Reiser. By rediscovering the qualities that made America great, we can start to turn things around. We can teach our young people—not to mention ourselves, our employees, and our fellow Americans of all ages—what \u003ci\u003etruly\u003c\/i\u003e leads to success, prosperity, and fulfillment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat's what \u003ci\u003eLetters from Home\u003c\/i\u003e is about. Written in the form of letters to the authors' four sons, it explores fifteen basic American virtues that built our country and that foster individual success. Each chapter includes profiles of exceptional \"real people\"—the authors' wealth management clients, friends, and neighbors—who truly walk the talk. A few examples of what the book teaches:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork hard. Go above and beyond in all that you do.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe resilient and learn from adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeize opportunity when it comes (and it comes every day).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow your moral compass faithfully and consistently.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen you fall, take responsibility for getting back up.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSave prudently and spend thoughtfully.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractice gratitude. Know that you’re blessed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart cultural treatise and part kick-in-the-pants, \u003ci\u003eLetters from Home\u003c\/i\u003e is a moving reminder that we live in a land of freedom and opportunity. It should inspire us all—parents, influential leaders, and ordinary citizens alike—to do everything in our power to honor and perpetuate that legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe authors are proud to contribute 100% of royalties from the publication of this book to three personally meaningful organizations: Share Our Strength (www.strength.org), Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (www.mskcc.org), and FORCE (www.facingourrisk.org).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Education 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Dodig: Maverick Educator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Hard Work 17\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEli Zabar: Hard Work Reaps Rewards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Recognizing Opportunity 35\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Cohen: Navigating the Sea of Success\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eTim Brabham: Opportunity Maker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Realistic Vision 59\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKate \u0026amp; Matt Jennings: Delicious Visionaries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Integrity \u0026amp; Positive Attitude 79\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEllis Waldman: Leading With Integrity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarucha Andrzejewski: Looking Forward, Moving Forward\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Resilience \u0026amp; Accountability 105\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatrick Ciriello: Keeping Things in Perspective\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMike Nardone: Head Down, Chin Up\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Self-Discipline \u0026amp; Patience 135\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmy \u0026amp; Howie Blustein: Prudent Savers, Thoughtful Spenders\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary \u0026amp; Alberto Lobo: Epitome of the American Dream\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Harmonious Balance 161\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStefani Phipps: Living a Yin-Yang Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Kindness \u0026amp; Gratitude 183\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLinda \u0026amp; Dan Kortick: Giving Back to Community\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeredith Fried: A Friend Indeed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Courage \u0026amp; Living Without Regrets 215\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlysa Mendelson Graf: The Courage to Follow Your Heart\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eIna Garten: Jumping Off Cliffs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 246\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Reiser\u003c\/strong\u003e (Westport, CT) is a vp at Citi Smith Barney with some $200 million assets under his management. Prior to joining this firm in 2008, Reiser was Senior Vice Presidents-Investments at PaineWebber Inc.?in Providence, Rhode Island. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrea R. Reiser\u003c\/strong\u003e?(Westport, CT) has developed and implemented award-winning marketing communications programs for clients in a variety of industries. She is founder and President of Image Communications, a copywriting and graphic design firm and an active blogger at domesticbloggess.com and arefootcontessaproject.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989525250277,"sku":"NP9781118899298","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118899298.jpg?v=1761784459","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/letters-from-home-isbn-9781118899298","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}