Randy Howe

Here We Stand

600 Inspiring Messages from the World's Best Commencement Addresses

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Produktbeschreibung

A Little Book of Sage Advice for Every Graduate (of Anything) Just a few of the many wise words in Here We Stand:"Yours has been an education that cannot simply be measured in the tests you've taken or the diploma you're about to receive."-Barack Obama "It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all."-J. K. Rowling"Welcome to the fire-now it is your turn to hold the hose."-Billy Joel "Turn your wounds into wisdom."-Oprah WinfreyFor anyone about to embark on the next phase of life, Here We Stand is a unique and inspiring collection of 600 quotes drawn from commencement speeches past and recent-by a wide range of very important people including political leaders, actors and actresses, authors, scientists, teachers and professors, philanthropists, artists, military leaders, and activists. Capturing the excitement that permeates every commencement-one part nostalgia and one part anticipation-these are words of wisdom and of warning, candid (and often humorous) reflections on life and its challenges, and from-the-trenches advice suffused with compelling personal anecdotes. The topics include: ¿ Seizing the day¿ Finding yourself¿ Setting goals¿ Capitalizing on your education¿ Appreciating friends and family¿ Living life outside the classroom walls¿ Contributing to the global good¿ Maintaining a positive attitude

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Globe Pequot Press
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 211mm x 137mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 431g
• ISBN-13: 9781599215679
• ISBN-10: 1599215675
• Artikelnr.: 25890594

Autorenporträt

By Randy Howe