20 gifts of life : bringing out the best in our kids, grandkids, and others we care about (even if they are adults) / Hal Urban.

Update of Life´s greatest lessons, c2003.

Part 1: Five lessons about how life works -- Good character is the foundation of a good life -- We reap what we sow -- Being smart means having self-control; it´s the master skill of life -- Pain and suffering are part of life; so are healing and growth -- Love is the cure that heals all wounds -- Part 2: Seven choices that determine the quality of life -- Attitude is the most important factor in determining success or failure -- Honesty builds trust and strong relationships; dishonesty destroys them -- Every act of kindness makes the world a better place, and you a better person -- Achievement is the result of hard work; do the best you can with what you have-- You are what you are because of what goes in your mind -- Your body is a lifetime vehicle; it requires care and maintenance -- Money is important; learning how to manage it is more important -- A recap of part 2 -- Eight suggestions for making life more meaningful -- Positive words have positive results -- Two words can change a life -- You´re more likely to succeed if you have good mentors -- Popular culture and technology are powerful in ways which are good and bad -- We should be inspired by real heroes; not by celebrities -- Nothing is more precious than friendship -- We all need a purpose that is greater than ourselves -- The world´s best people are always getting better -- Summary -- Conclusion -- Closing quotation -- A few words about faith.