What Do You Know: Wisdom for the Road Ahead [Paperback]

Jeanette Spires (Editor), Stuart Scott (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2004

This book provides advice that speaks to the heart of teenagers entering adulthood. The subjects range from the practical (appearance) to the philosophical (respect) to inspire young people on the verge of the adult world. Other subjects are Career Planning, Vision, Mentors, Using Your Intellect, Relationships, Trials, Self-Discipline, Spirituality and much more. The book features contributions by 53 exceptional Americans, leading figures in business, education, religion, and media, including Paula Zahn, Fox anchor; Marjabelle Stewart, nationally syndicated etiquette columnist; Jim Kimsey, founder of AOL; Angus King, Governor of Maine; Bernie Sahlins, founder of Second City; Dean Smith, Hall of Fame college basketball coach; and Wendell Berry, farmer, poet, best selling author.

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About the Author

Jeanette Spires, Editor

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Riverwood Books (February 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883991935
• ISBN-13: 978-1883991937
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,525,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ideal graduation gift..., May 13, 2004

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David S. Berry (Carlock, IL USA) - See all my reviews

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With its "bite-sized" essays and life-affirming themes, this book is an easy and enjoyable read. I especially loved the entry by the brilliant Amish entrepreneur. Although this book is anything but "preachy," it is nonetheless an encouragement to living life with the big picture in mind. A high school kid could breeze through this book and benefit from the reading before he or she knew it. An entirely friendly and fun exercise in learning from those who have looked back on their journey with understanding... and wish to share that understanding with those who will listen.

5.0 out of 5 stars Editor Jeanette Spires is a Wise Woman, March 25, 2007

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E. Davis (Evanston, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a wonderful little book; very readable and wise. It is a great gift for people in their early 20's who are secretly searching for that bit of advice or direction that could make a difference in how they decide to move forward in life. In fact, people in their 40's and 50's etc., are touched by its directness and compassion. "What Do You Know" contains 53 vignettes about all aspects of life, but this is more than a book of quotes. In "What Do You Know, " Jeanetts Spires creates a solid, accessible container for the insight it carries.