Abc'S of Values : A Treasure of Thoughts for Living

Bok av Naomi W Zaslow

From men walking in breadlines, to men walking on the moon; from womens place being in the home, to her place being CEO of corporations; from a struggle to succeed in life, to the responsibilities it entails, The ABCs of Values deals with ideas and ideals that are essential in living life. The transformation of society is inevitable, leading to an older generations questioning the new. But someways of interacting with others, keeping reasonable and responsible standards,is vital to living a good and fulfilled life in every generation.The words chosen in The ABCs of Values and their short, insightful evaluation,can encourage contemplation on how to be a better person and live a betterlife. The book does not pass judgment on the present or glorify the past, but triesto evaluate actions and attitudes that can improve an individual and society.Words abound in todays society, on radio, television, telephone, on iPods andare not necessarily significant. This book takes important or ordinary wordsand explores their meaning and ways in which they can explain a difficulty, en-courage action, or explore a positive component. Words have meaning, and whatthey mean can help us lead a better life and be a better person.Each word in the book is accompanied by a famous quotation. Each word isaimed at encouraging the reader to enjoy a happy, successful, life of good humor,good friends, good times, doing good things for yourself and those who share itwith you.The ABCs of Values makes it clear that goodness is not always present, but agood attempt at recognizing difficulties and dealing with them makes it possibleto live and enjoy a good life.