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Only people at the bookends of life can truly tell it like it is. In What I Know, a remarkable group of 10-year-olds and 100-year-olds share their insights on life with Roger Fishman to reveal unguarded truths and surprising wisdom.

You’ll be inspired by the lighthearted yet profound thoughts from 10-year-olds:
“Think of yourself as a dot on a line. The things behind you are already over, so always move forward down the line.”
“Integrity is doing good deeds when no one is looking.”
“It’s not about whether somebody will ‘be there’ for you. It’s all about whether you will ‘be there’ for somebody else.”

And you’ll find time-tested knowledge in the words of centenarians:
“In marriage, you have two sides to the bed: one where you fight and the other where you make up.”
“You’ve got to love, respect, and develop a genuine belief in yourself before you can be there to do that for anybody else.”
“In life, the one thing you can control is your word.”

Offering a variety of perspectives from these two unique groups, What I Know is, ultimately, a trove of universal truths from a diverse cross section of 10-year-olds and 100-year-olds with a wealth of experience.


About the Author

ROGER EMERSON FISHMAN is the founder and CEO of The ZiZo Group, Inc. He lives with his wife, Courtney Thorne-Smith, their son, Jack, and chocolate Lab, Norman, in Los Angeles.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Clarkson Potter (October 13, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0307454223
  • ISBN-13: 978-0307454225
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 6.6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,346 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book, October 23, 2009
This wonderful book provides an effortless foray into moments of clarification. It delicately balances insights from both the innocent and the knowing, and in doing so leaves the reader with a glorious sense of epiphany. A great gift book for those who are dear to you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wisdom from elders; truth from children, October 20, 2009
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What I Know is fabulous. It taught me there always is more to learn, and reminded me of the good things I may have forgotten. This is one book you'll want to revisit frequently.
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5.0 out of 5 stars back to your future, October 14, 2009
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This book will remind you of being ten years old again and just might help you make it to the One Hundred year mark.
Reading " what I know" will help you tap into some of the things we all knew as children, but as adults,have sadly forgotten.... and the comments from the Centenarians have the ring of truth that only comes with wisdom, experience and age.
All that being said, I hope the stunning photography is not overlooked. As a professional artist with 30 years of experience and dozens of galleries around the country, I know great photography when I see it. These shots have everything that is needed: Emotion, contrast and composition. The joy of the children springs from the page and the wisdom of the elders beckons you deeper into every shot. Bravo ! Mr. Fishman
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