A collection of more than thirty letters written by celebrities to their grandchildren gives an intimate look at the writers' own lives and how they foresee the challenges of the next generation, in a book whose proceeds benefit the Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children.

A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they will never sit. Greek Proverb In these notes a grandfather sets out for his grandchildren some of the lessons he has learned from a long and rewarding life. These are lessons the young people may not be able to absorb just yet, but “Papa” will probably not be here when his grandchildren have experienced enough of life themselves to grasp fully the insights set out in these pages. The advice he offers his grandchildren, as a stimulus to the development of their own wisdom later in their lives, covers topics as diverse as self-awareness and self-judgement, relationships between the sexes, how to deal with conflict and one’s attitude toward the eternal.

About the Book In Notes for My Dear Grandchildren: Unalienable Rights, Yuri Zakharenkov presents various people, who by some amazing twists of destiny were brought together with the only goal to continue their lives, hoping for a better future. They come from many distant places, and have very diverse family lifestyles and social positions. Nevertheless, they all believe in their ability to survive difficult times and experience happiness eventually. The story of Gary and his family is unique by its amazing turns, which nobody could predict (but everyone told that the way out of Soviet society to western culture was going to be extremely difficult). Some of Gary’s old friends consider him as a lucky one; nobody should follow his path, they said, it was too risky. But Gary himself was of another opinion – his faith in himself, his trust in his passion, and his support of his loved ones – those were the guarantees of the success, never mind how hard the impossible task would be. About the Author Yuri Zakharenkov was born in Sarov, a small secret Russian town, where the first Soviet atomic bomb laboratory had been created. At age ten, he moved with his family to another nuclear weapon laboratory in Snezhinsk, a newly developed facility in the Siberian side of the Ural mountains. His father, Alexander Zakharenkov, was the key figure in Soviet nuclear weapons development and later was named a deputy minister to oversee the program all over the USSR. After graduating from Moscow State University with a major in laser physics, Yuri worked for 21 years at the leading Soviet research center, Lebedev Physical Institute, on the study of the power laser applications in the group of Nobel laureate N.Basov. During that period, Zakharenkov published his and coauthor’s scientific results in dozens of journal articles and two books, one of which was translated to English and deserved fair success. The Zakharenkovs fled Moscow in August 1991 during the coup, which ultimately led to the fall of the communist regime. In the US, Yuri worked at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for the first six years, then three years at Silicon Valley start-ups and finally at the Raytheon company in Los Angeles. Now retired, he put in writing his incredible memories, added biography notes of his ancestors (who also had remarkable fates), and expressed his own vision of life values, human rights, personal liberty, and pursuit of happiness.

Guided questions and prompts throughout help you write the story of your life for your grandchild! Beautiful cloth-covered edition with ''Memories for My Grandchild: A Keepsake to Remember'' stamped in silver foil on the cover. A ribbon bookmark keeps your place. Archival/acid-free paper helps preserve your memories for years to come. Inside back cover pocket holds documents and mementos to share with your grandchild. 96 pages. Keepsake volume measures 6-1/4 wide x 8-1/4 high. 96 pages.

" ... [A]n inspirational self-help guide to many of life's most complex and challenging issues, from understanding and celebrating love, to the wisdom of having it all. The topics grew from participant feedback in the author's more than 3000 seminars, and are designed to encourage and assist not only her own granddaughters, but all those who search with open hearts and wondering minds for the secrets of life"--Page 4 of cover.

Do you wish you had a simple way to preserve all of the important things you wish to say to your grandchild? This blank lined notebook features the words "Letters to my Grandchild" on the cover and plenty of room to record your words of wisdom, advice and life lessons. Letters to my Grandchild is the perfect keepsake gift to your grandson or granddaughter. Offers grandparents, especially grandmothers, a unique way to send wisdom, hopes and dreams for the future to a grandchild of any age. This Journal book comes with lined pages and makes the perfect gift idea any new Grandparent, seasoned grandparent, or a grandparent who is not be able to see or interact with their grandchildren on a daily basis. What messages you would want to remind your grandchildren of? JOURNAL FEATURES 128-page blank lined journal to write in Great for writing activities in everyday life Use as a writing journal or notebook to capture all of your creative thoughts. 6" x 9" page dimensions Lined paper is acid-free; it's perfect for writing with a pen, pencil, or any writing utensil of your choice. A convenient and perfect size to easily fit in your purse or backpack. Features the words "Letters to my Grandchild" on the cover. Makes the perfect gift idea for any new grandma, grandpa or grandparent to write loving messages to their grandchildren.

Create a lasting keepsake for future generations with this guided journal The memories we share with loved ones are an invaluable treasure--hold yours inside a timeless keepsake. This guided journal, created just for mothers and grandmothers, is full of thoughtful writing prompts that encourage you to record your stories. When you have put your memories to paper, this precious memoir can be passed down to your children and cherished for generations to come. Insightful questions on every page invite you to delve into topics both lighthearted and momentous, from recollections of your childhood and the wisdom of motherhood to your hopes for the future. With short questions and plenty of space to write your answers, it's easy to capture the moments that have shaped your life. Share your story with a mom journal that is: In your own words--Explore deep, thought-provoking topics or share funny anecdotes in a Q&A format that lets you use your unique voice. Practical and elegant--A classic design and roomy lined pages make this guided journal a joy to use and a delight to read when you're done. For mothers of all kinds--Share your experiences and one-of-a-kind perspective through open-ended questions that suit any age and family structure. Create your own legacy with this simple guided mom journal.