The Measure of Our Success: A Letter to My Children and Yours (Paperback)

~ (Author) "SOUTH CAROLINA is my home state and I am the aunt, granddaughter, daughter, and sister of Bap ministers..." (more)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (May 12, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060975466
• ISBN-13: 978-0060975463
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,337 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Measure Of Our Success., December 21, 1999

By A Customer

This book is truly one of the most oustanding books on success, Life fufillment and child care. The author gives some really powerful principles on success and achievement, such as never stop learning and improving your mind, Setting goals and working quietly and systematicly to achieve them and never giving up no matter what happens or struggles that you face.This book really inspired and motivated me to succeed and I believe anyone who puts it's principles to work will succeed to.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST FOR EVERYONE, October 8, 1999

By A Customer

I was moved deeply by this book. I have never felt so strongly about a book. I feel that it is a must for all members of my family and it is certainly on my wish list for all my friends and family. I'm sorry I did not learn of this book earlier.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A message we need to pass along to the next generation, December 20, 2001

By	Daniel L. Berek (Flanders, NJ, United States) - See all my reviews

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Drawing from inspirational experiences from her own childhood, Dr. Edelman talks to (not at) her own children, urging them, in whatever occupation they may choose, to serve the community at large. This is also a book for adults (parents, educators, and religious and community leaders) to read, to live a life of principles and a desire to somehow make the world a better place - in short, to serve as the strong, positive role model that so many of our children have had to do without.

The book is also an indictment on how American society and political leadership do a great job at paying lip service to the needs of children but fails miserably in their actions. Complaining, however, is not enough; if children are to grow up to be conscientious and caring citizens, adults must set a good example.

It's a small book with a big heart and a great message. I strongly recommend it to anyone who cares about children and social justice in general.