A Collection of Stories, Life Lessons, and Wisdom from Around the World

One story can change your life!



The For the Grandchildren book series offers young people the collective wisdom of our elders, presenting insights, inspiration, and shining examples of what they believe are essential life lessons. Enjoy this treasure chest of life experiences, different cultural values and history.



By sharing these stories, we hope to increase humanity's capacity for understanding, compassion, and inclusiveness.



In our inaugural book in the series For the Grandchildren: A Collection of Stories, Life Lessons, and Wisdom from Around the World Volume I, we have a diverse group of people from Canada, the United States of America, Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean sharing stories such as:

What it means to be a grandparentRemembering loved onesKnowing your worthHow to cultivate skills for social and financial successEmbracing our perfect imperfectionsHow to turn challenges into opportunitiesThe value of education and lifelong learningPlanting seeds to feed your mind, body, and spiritThe importance of showing up, speaking up, and fulfilling your callingAnd becoming the best version of yourself despite harsh beginnings

As you read these stories, we hope you will be inspired and motivated to become the best and wisest version of yourself.



Contributing Authors: Klaus Armstrong-Braun, Caroline Barrow, Christine Bode, Annette Eberhart, Sharon Kamassah, Oluyinka Marcus, Dr. Tiney Ray, Sean Robinson, Moji Taiwo, Andrea Wardsworth Beasley



Give the gift of wisdom to the next generation!



Share your story at www.forthegrandchildren.org