Letters To My Great Granddaughter

In his most important book since "The Sacred Balance" and his most personal ever, revered activist and thinker David Suzuki draws on the experiences and wisdom he has gained over his long life and offers advice, stories, and inspiration to his six grandchildren.

The bestselling author and American icon offers lessons from his own remarkable life in the form of letters to his great-grandaughter The author of The Measure of a Man and one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood offers a book that features inspirational advice and personal stories from his extraordinary life. Written in the form of extended letters to his new great-granddaughter, Sidney Poitier offers perspective and wisdom gained from his memories of being a boy in the Bahamas; breaking the race barrier in theater and film during the Civil Rights Era; achieving stardom and success in Hollywood; and as a diplomat and humanitarian. In his role as father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Poitier shares his experience of the most important passages in life.

"I have no wish to play the pontificating fool, pretending that I've suddenly come up with the answers to all life's questions. Quite the contrary, I began this book as an exploration, an exercise in selfquestioning. In other words, I wanted to find out, as I looked back at a long and complicated life, with many twists and turns, how well I've done at measuring up to the values I myself have set." In this luminous memoir, a true American icon looks back on his celebrated life and career. His body of work is arguably the most morally significant in cinematic history, and the power and influence of that work are indicative of the character of the man behind the many storied roles. Sidney Poitier here explores these elements of character and personal values to take his own measure--as a man, as a husband and father, and as an actor. Poitier credits his parents and his childhood on tiny Cat Island in the Bahamas for equipping him with the unflinching sense of right and wrong and of selfworth that he has never surrendered and that have dramatically shaped his world. "In the kind of place where I grew up," recalls Poitier, "what's coming at you is the sound of the sea and the smell of the wind and momma's voice and the voice of your dad and the craziness of your brothers and sisters ... and that's it." Without television, radio, and material distractions to obscure what matters most, he could enjoy the simple things, endure the long commitments, and find true meaning in his life. Poitier was uncompromising as he pursued a personal and public life that would honor his upbringing and the invaluable legacy of his parents just a few years after his introduction to indoor plumbing and the automobile, Poitier broke racial barrier after racial barrier to launch a pioneering acting career. Committed to the notion that what one does for a living articulates who one is, Poitier played only forceful and affecting characters who said something positive, useful, and lasting about the human condition. Here, finally, is Poitier's own introspective look at what has informed his performances and his life. Poitier explores the nature of sacrifice and commitment, pride and humility, rage and forgiveness, and paying the price for artistic integrity, What emerges is a picture of a man seeking truth, passion, and balance in the face of limits--his own and the world's. A triumph of the spirit, The Measure of a Man captures the essential Poitier.

Letter to My Great-Grandchild Complete this beautiful watercolor, illustrated journal with all the memories and wishes you would like to share with your Great-Grandchild. Ample space for photos, family history and stories, what life was like when you were young and so much more...

***** Please checkout my other books at Boomer Books author page, Thank You ***** Great-Grandmother to Great-Grand Daughter journal, for Great-GrandMa's to write letters and notes to their Great-Grand Daughter. Ideal gift for New Great-Grandmothers, forming an important way to bond with their new Great-Grandchild. Letters to my Great-GrandDaughter is the perfect keepsake Notebook from a Great-Grand Parent to their Great-GrandChild. Create an heirloom piece by leaving advice, thoughts and memories for your Great-Grandchild. Ideas: Milestones, as they are growing up (Funny things that happened or they said) Your emotions and thoughts as your Great-Grand Daughter grows and changes Letters of advice for her future How you remember your own Childhood challenges This book would make for an amazing keepsake record of your thoughts and feelings over the years of your Great-Grand Daughter growing up. Give as a gift at a Milestone in her life, Birthday, College, Graduation OR when she becomes a Mother herself. This is a unique, original gift as it comes from your heart straight to hers!

***** Please checkout my other books at Boomer Books author page, Thank You ***** Great-Grandmother to Great-Grand Daughter journal, for Great-GrandMa's to write letters and notes to their Great-Grand Daughter. Ideal gift for New Great-Grandmothers, forming an important way to bond with their new Great-Grandchild. Letters to my Great-GrandDaughter is the perfect keepsake Notebook from a Great-Grand Parent to their Great-GrandChild. Create an heirloom piece by leaving advice, thoughts and memories for your Great-Grandchild. Ideas: Milestones, as they are growing up (Funny things that happened or they said) Your emotions and thoughts as your Great-Grand Daughter grows and changes Letters of advice for her future How you remember your own Childhood challenges This book would make for an amazing keepsake record of your thoughts and feelings over the years of your Great-Grand Daughter growing up. Give as a gift at a Milestone in her life, Birthday, College, Graduation OR when she becomes a Mother herself. This is a unique, original gift as it comes from your heart straight to hers!

Do you wish you had a simple way to preserve all of the important things you wish to say to your grandchild? This blank lined notebook features the words "Letters to my Grandchild" on the cover and plenty of room to record your words of wisdom, advice and life lessons. Letters to my Grandchild is the perfect keepsake gift to your grandson or granddaughter. Offers grandparents, especially grandmothers, a unique way to send wisdom, hopes and dreams for the future to a grandchild of any age. This Journal book comes with lined pages and makes the perfect gift idea any new Grandparent, seasoned grandparent, or a grandparent who is not be able to see or interact with their grandchildren on a daily basis. What messages you would want to remind your grandchildren of? JOURNAL FEATURES 128-page blank lined journal to write in Great for writing activities in everyday life Use as a writing journal or notebook to capture all of your creative thoughts. 6" x 9" page dimensions Lined paper is acid-free; it's perfect for writing with a pen, pencil, or any writing utensil of your choice. A convenient and perfect size to easily fit in your purse or backpack. Features the words "Letters to my Grandchild" on the cover. Makes the perfect gift idea for any new grandma, grandpa or grandparent to write loving messages to their grandchildren.

Our Precious Memories Letters to My Granddaughter is a grandparent baby keepsake journal used for writing thoughts, feelings, dreams and hopes when your little girl was born or when you would like to give some special gifts for your grandchild or other new grandparent. These letters will be the precious memories and the valuable gift for her. Book Description Interior Format: Dash Lined Size: 6 x 9 Inches Page: 120 Paper Color: White Paperback: Matte Cover more design of Letters, please click author name "Lynna Hare" above ““/p>