Life's Greatest Lessons: 20 Things That Matter

by Hal Urban

Book Overview

With more than a quarter million copies sold, award-winning teacher Hal Urban outlines twenty lessons that answer timeless questions about how to make the most of your life.

Life's Greatest Lessons is a wise, wonderful book. In it, Hal Urban, a parent and an award-winning teacher, presents twenty principles that are as deeply rooted in common sense as they are in compassion. The topics, gathered from a lifetime of teaching both...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 074323782X
• ISBN13: 9780743237826
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Touchstone Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

A good book to have handy

The only "self-help" book I've read before this was Anthony Robbin's 'Awaken the Giant Within', good if you need a pep-talk but otherwise of no lasting effect. My mother gave me this and I was skeptical at first but I thought "I might as well have a look over it and see if there's anything useful in it". I'm glad I made that decision, because 'Life's Greatest Lessons' is actually quite a good book and has a lot of stuff you wish your elders (parents, teachers, relatives etc.) had passed on to you. Thank goodness this book is around, because it's like a compendium of accumulated wisdom from people who have been through life (kudos to Andrew Urban for managing to get pretty much a complete set of neccesary wisdoms). I found I already had some of the lessons down pat, and others were like a cruel realisation that I knew all along but was subconsciously ignoring (mainly the 'life is hard' section). The things in this book will most likely have a lifelong effect, although I've found I've had to go back to the book from time to time to refresh my memory of things I'd forgotten. I doubt anyone can learn all the lessons on the first read so it's a good idea to have a copy around.

WOW!!! What an Eye Opener

I can't believe the amount of direction this book can give in life. It has some very good lessons about living life to the fullest and making the most of who you are. I would recommend this book to everyone because I think at some point it is good for all of us to evaluate ourselves. I think that this book is especially good for teachers so that these lessons can be passed along to children/students. Too often children are not exposed to these lessons, which I believe would make them much more aware of what they want to do with their lives.

This is an Owner?s Manual for a Happy and Successful Life!!!

Its timeless message on character education should be read by every child, parent and teacher. It is sure to become a classic.I have given away at least five copies to family and friends!It was awarded Best Inspirational Book of the Year 2000 by Writer's Digest Magazine.I have donated a few select books that have been added to my local Public Library. This is by far the best inspirational and motivational book I have read so far. It contains the wisdom of the ages and essential life truths. A few of the books I have donated are: HOW TO SUCCEED IN LIFE: Ideas and Principles They Don't Teach in School by Ned Grossman, MASTER SUCCESS: Create a Life of Purpose, Passion, Peace and Prosperity by Bill FitzPatrick, a local author from Natick, MA, FREEDOM FROM FEAR: Learn How to Live Life to the Fullest by Mark Matteson, The story of one man's discovery of simple truths that lead to wealth, joy and peace of mind, and I DARE YOU By William H. Danforth.I highly recommend Life's Greatest Lessons, as it teaches the wisdom of the ages. This book is so wonderful, that after I finished it, I went back and re-read it again. Periodically, I will reread certain chapters again. I am very select in what I choose to donate to the library. I am donating it to the library so it can benefit the most people possible. This book on character education is a topic not normally taught in schools. It is an "owner's manual for a happy and successful life." It describes in a simple easy to understand manner, common-sense life skills that can be applied immediately to enhance and enrich anyone's life.

Twenty Things I Want My Kids to Know

A very thought provoking overview of the simple (yet not so simple) job of making the most of your life. Written in a down-to earth style that makes it easy to understand, yet still challenges you to reach to become more of what is good and right in order to succeed in life. Begins with a look at what success is and is not, and moves on to how your choices and reactions to circumstances direct where your life will go. Topics include, Life is hard, Life is Fun, Attitude, Habits, Thankfulness, Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Self-motivation, Goals, Hard work, Sacrifice, Time Management, Self image, Balanced Care of Body, Mind and Spirit, and Persistance in the Face of Failure. A great choice for teachers, parents and those who guide youth. A very enjoyable read...because it is so true! I'm planning on giving several as gifts! What a fabulous book! Read it! You won't be sorry!

Fantastic Book

Buy it. Read it. Give it to someone you care about. You won't regret it. :-)