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E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/251205398 Title: Showing up for life : thoughts on the gifts of a lifetime Author: William H Gates; Mary Ann Mackin Publisher: New York : Broadway Books, [2010], ©2009. ISBN/ISSN: 9780385527026 0385527020 9780385527019 0385527012 OCLC:251205398

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Showing up for life : thoughts on the gifts of a lifetime

Author:	William H Gates; Mary Ann Mackin
Publisher:	New York : Broadway Books, [2010], ©2009.
Edition/Format:	Print book : English : 1st pbk. edView all editions and formats
Summary:	The father of one of the most successful businessmen in history conveys the values and principles he has learned in life and instilled in his children.
Rating:	based on 1 rating(s) 0 with reviews - Be the first.
Subjects	Voluntarism. Problem solving. Generosity. View all subjects
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Named Person:	William Henry Gates
Document Type:	Book
All Authors / Contributors:	William H Gates; Mary Ann Mackin Find more information about:
ISBN:	9780385527026 0385527020 9780385527019 0385527012
OCLC Number:	251205398
Notes:	"Originally published in hardcover in slightly different form in the United States by Broadway Books ... in 2009"--Title page verso. Includes index.
Description:	xv, 192 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Contents:	Foreword / Bill Gates, Jr. -- Some second thoughts about thinking -- Showing up for life -- Hard work -- Radical generosity -- Open-mindedness -- Getting along -- Speaking out -- Learning how to lose -- Honoring a confidence -- Finding meaning in your work -- Thinking tall -- Showing up for your family -- Sharing your gifts with others -- Connecting people -- Creating the change you'd like to see happen -- A habit passed down -- Celebrating life -- Mary's wedding toast -- Making your life your message -- Never forget to ask "Is it right?" -- The power of one -- Things I learned from my children -- The enduring campfires of Cheerio -- The rites and riches of lasting friendships -- Learning begins at birth -- Marrying well (again) -- Grandparents -- A lesson on leadership -- America at risk -- Four-letter words -- Getting off the sidelines -- Government of the people, by the people, FOR the people -- The older you grow the taller you get -- An expression of gratitude -- Traditions: making memories -- Getting everybody dancing -- Empowering women -- When the benefits of neighboring come full circle -- Portraits of courage -- Africa, we see you -- Walking with giants -- The people you meet showing up -- A master citizen -- There's no problem bigger than we are -- These numbers are our neighbors -- Public will -- How a hole in the fence led a boy from poverty to poetry -- A place to start.
Responsibility:	Bill Gates, Sr., with Mary Ann Mackin.

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The father of one of the most successful businessmen in history conveys the values and principles he has learned in life and instilled in his children.

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