Fifty Things I Want My Son To Know

by Roger Rueff

Critically acclaimed playwright Roger Rueff has penned a poetically rich volume of life-affirming insights into how things work in the world. Fifty Things I Want My Son to Know offers a wealth of understanding and love that's ideal for passing down from father to son. The sentiment in this book is straight from the heart and will resonate with all who read it. "Thing That each meeting is an exchange." "Thing That not everything is a lesson." "Thing That he need not fear what he wants." Each gem of wisdom comes with a beautifully described elucidation that makes readers ponder and reflect. Presented in a simple yet sophisticated design, Fifty Things is the perfect gift for any teenage or adult son as he begins or continues on his own life journey.

64 pages, Hardcover

First published March 29, 2001

Reviews

[James]

Critically acclaimed playwright Roger Rueff has penned a poetically rich volume of life-affirming insights into how things work in the world. Fifty Things I Want My Son to Know offers a wealth of understanding and love that's ideal for passing down from father to son. The sentiment in this book is straight from the heart and will resonate with all who read it. "Thing Three: That each meeting is an exchange." "Thing Eight: That not everything is a lesson." "Thing Sixteen: That he need not fear what he wants." Each gem of wisdom comes with a beautifully described elucidation that makes readers ponder and reflect. Presented in a simple yet sophisticated design, Fifty Things is the perfect gift for any teenage or adult son as he begins or continues on his own life journey.

[Cody]

my mother gave me this book on May 23, 2001 when I was 12.

The inscription reads:

To my beloved son, knowing your love for reading, I hope this will bring more wisdom & joy. I love you truly, mon.

I miss her everyday.