Helpful Resources
Available Resources
Website
- Butch O’Hare: WWII Flying Ace
Website
Research Articles
- Research on Generational Gap (Patrice)
- Research Gallop Poll –May 2017
Books
Chapter Resources
Web Links
- Filippo Brunellieschi – The legendary architect who figured out how to construct the Duomo on the Duomo in Florence
- The Duomo – The central architectural feature in Florence, Italy
Books
- Legacy Journey by Dave Ramsey
- The Ultimate Financial Plan: Balancing Your Money and Life by Jim Stovall and Tim Maurer
- Twenty Teachable Virtues: Practical Ways to Pass on Lessons of Virtue by Barbara C. Unell and Jerry L. Wyckoff
- Brunelleschi’s Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture by Ross King
- When Family Businesses are Best: The Parallel Planning Process for Family Harmony and Business Success by John L Ward and Professor Randel S. Carlock
TED Talks
Web Links
Books
- The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Rich by Thomas J. Stanley
- The Wealthy Barber: Everyone’s Commonsense Guide to Becoming Financially Independent by David Chilton
- The Five Money Personalities: Speaking the Same Love and Money Language by Scott Palmer and Bethany Palmer
- MONEY Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom by Tony Robbins
- The Future of You: Providing Clarity Where Life Intersects Wealth by The Legacy Wealth Coach Network
- The Ultimate Financial Plan: Balancing Your Money and Life by Jim Stovall and Tim Maurer
Web Links
Books
- Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Children By Neale Godfrey
- The Legacy Journey by David Ramsey
- The Five Money Conversations to Have with Your Kids at Every Age and Stage by Scott and Bethany Palmer
- Make Your Kid a Money Genius by Beth Kobliner
- The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Tell Your Family History, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More by Bruce Feiler
- The Wealthy Barber: Everyone’s Commonsense Guide to Becoming Financially Independent by David Chilton
- 3 Steps to a Strong Family by Linda and Richard Eyre
- Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending by Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton
TED Talks
Web Links
- Ethan Couch Article
- Ohio State University Study- One in Three Americans Who Get an Inheritance Blow It
- Barron’s.com Article-Children of Millionaires Cherish Family Values Over Wealth
Books
- Family Wealth: Keeping It in the Family by Jay Hughes Jr.
- Navigating the Dark Side of Wealth: A Life Guide for Inheritors by Thayer Cheatham Willis
- Beyond Gold: True Wealth for Inheritors by Thayer Cheatham Willis
- Children of Paradise: Successful Parenting For Prosperous Families by Lee Hausner, Ph.D.
- The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money by Ron Lieber
- Beating the Midas Curse by Perry Cochell and Rod Zeeb
- Silver Spoon Kids by Eileen Gallo, Ph.D. and Jon Gallo
Web Links
- Prince Estate
- Whitney Houston Estate
- Joe Robbie Estate
- 7 Big Estate Planning Mistakes: Relying Only on a Will
- 7 Big Estate Planning Mistakes: The Power of Attorney Trap
- 7 Big Estate Planning Mistakes: Not Avoiding Probate
- 7 Big Estate Planning Mistakes: Not Making Full Use of a Living Trust
- 7 Big Estate Planning Mistakes: Leaving Assets Outright to Adult Children
- 7 Big Estate Planning Mistakes: Losing the Portability of a Spouse’s Unused Exemption
- 7 Big Estate Planning Mistakes: Leaving a Messy Estate
- How to Make Your Estate Plan Doomsday Ready
- Seven Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes
- 5 Strategies to Keep Your Heirs from Blowing Their Inheritance
Movies
Books
Books
- The Legacy Journey: A Radical View of Biblical Wealth and Generosity by Dave Ramsey
- Beyond the Grave: The Right Way and the Wrong Way of Leaving Money to Your Children (and Others) by Jeffrey Condon and Gerald Condon
- 8 Ways to Avoid Probate by Mary Randolph
- Family Trusts: A Guide for Beneficiaries, Trustees, Trust Protectors, and Trust Creators by Hartley Goldstone, James Hughes and Keith Whitaker
- Get it Together: Organize Your Records So Your Family Won’t Have To by Melanie Cullen and Shae Irving
- A Passion for Giving: Tools and Inspiration for Creating a Charitable Foundation by Peter Klein and Angelica Berrie
Web Links
- The King Ranch family story
- The Institute for Preparing Heirs Coaching Program
- The Aspen Business Institute Coaching Program
- Family Coaches: The Missing Link in Estate Planning, Vic Preisser and Roy Williams
- Building a Legacy: Passing Down a Family Business Successfully
- Appleton Farms
- Why Japan has the Most Old Companies in the World
- List of Oldest Companies
- Purposeful Planning
- Keeping the Family Business Healthy: How to Plan for Continuing Growth, Profitability and Family Leadership by John L. Ward
Web Links
Books
- Asset Protection: Concepts & Strategies for Protecting Your Wealth by Jay Adkisson and Chris Riser
- Family Trusts: A Guide for Beneficiaries, Trustees, Trust Protectors, and Trust Creators by Hartley Goldston, James Hughes and Keith Whitaker
- Saving the Family Cottage: A Guide to Succession Planning for Your Cottage, Cabin, Camp or Vacation Home by Stuart J. Hollander, Rose Hollander and David S. Fry
- Financial Self-Defense by Hillel L. Presser
- What to do When Someone Dies: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Family Members, Personal Representatives and Executors by Scott Richter
Movies
Books
- Beating the Midas Curse by Perry Cochell and Rob Zeeb
- 20 Teachable Virtues: Practical Ways to Pass on Lessons of Virtue by Barbara C. Unell and Jerry L. Wyckoff
- The Road to Character by David Brooks
- The Happy Family: What’s Happening to Families…and How to Save Yours! by Linda and Richard Eyre
- The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories by William J. Bennett
- The Children’s Book of Virtues by William J. Bennett
- How Will You Be Remembered: The Definitive Guide for Creating and Sharing Your Life Stories by Robb Lucy
- A Call to Character: Family Treasury of Stories, Poems, Plays, Proverbs, and Fables to Guide the Development of Values for You and Your Children by Colin Greer and Herbert Kohl
- 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller
- Raising Accountable Kids: How to Be an Outstanding Parent Using the Power of Personal Accountability by John G. Miller
Web Links
- Creating a Positive Family Culture: How and Why to Create a Family Mission Statement
- Want to Give Your Family Value and Purpose? Write a Mission Statement by Bruce Feiler
- 35 Family Mottos and How to Create the Perfect One for Your Family
- Sample Legacy Letters
Books
- Ethical Wills: Putting Your Values on Paper by Barry K. Baines
- Women’s Lives, Women’s Legacies: Passing Your Beliefs and Blessings to Future Generations by Rachael Freed
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families by Stephen Covey
- So Grow the Tree: Creating an Ethical Will by Jo Kline Cebuhar
- The Legacy Family: The Definitive Guide to Creating a Successful Multigenerational Family by Lee Hausner and Douglas K. Freeman
- Philanthropy, Heirs & Values: How Successful Families are Using Philanthropy to Prepare Their Heirs for Post-transition Responsibilities by Roy Williams and Vic Preisser
- The Secrets of Happy Families by Bruce Feiler
- Creating a Spiritual Legacy: How to Share Your Stories, Values and Wisdom by Daniel Taylor
- Family Meetings: How to Build a Stronger Family and a Stronger Business by Craig E. Aronoff and John L. Ward
- The Wealth of Your Life: A Step-by-Step guide for Creating Your Ethical Will by Susan Turnbull
YouTube
TED Talks
Creating a Family Crest
Web Links
- The Lusiads poem
- “Do You Know Test” by Emory University
- Legacy box
- Ancient Greek Culture: Storytelling and Oral Presentation
- Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
- Compassion at the Dinner Table by James Forbes
- Why We Should Share Our Stories of Loss and Disappointment by Rebecca Peyton
- Agile programming for your family by Bruce Feiler
- The Book of Myself: A Do-It-Yourself Autobiography in 201 Questions by Carl and David Marshall
- Writing Your Legacy: The Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Your Life Story by Richard Campbell, M.Ed. and Cheryl Svensson, Ph.D
- Your Legacy, Your Life: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help You Preserve Your Memories and Stories for Posterity by Lynda I. Fisher
- The Story of a Lifetime: A Keepsake of Personal Memoirs by Stephen Pavuk and Pamela Pavuk
- The Book of Virtues: a Treasury of Great Moral Stories by William J. Bennett
- Telling Your Own Stories by Donald Davis
- How Will You Be Remembered: A Guide for Creating and Sharing Your Life Stories by Robb Lucy
- Who We Are: Questions to Celebrate Your Family by Bret Nicholaus and Paul Lowrie
- Creating a Spiritual Legacy: How to Share Your Stories, Values, and Wisdom by Daniel Taylor
- Life Reflection Stories: Your Legacy of Wisdom by Tracie Ward – Celebrationsoflife.net
- Like a Library Burning: Sharing and Saving a Lifetime of Stories by Scott Farnsworth and Peggy R. Hoyt
- Scrapbook Storytelling: Save Family Stories and Memories with Photos, Journaling and Your Own Creativity by Joanna Campbell-Slan
- The Everything Family Tree Book: Research and Preserve Your Family History by Kimberly Powell
- The Turning: Why the State of the Family Matters, and What the World Can Do About It by Clayton Christensen
Books
- President George H.W. Bush’s 2014 Memoir – All the Best, George Bush: My Life in Letters and Other Writings
- Overcoming the Inheritance Taboo: How to Preserve Relationships and Transfer Possessions by Steven J. Hendlin
- The Story of a Lifetime: A Keepsake of Personal Memoirs by Stephen Pavuk and Pamela Pavuk
- Something to Remember Me By: A Story About Love & Legacies by Susan V. Bosak
- Timeless Treasures: The Charm and Romance of Treasured Memories by Anne Christian Buchanan and Emilie Barnes
- Get it Together: Organize Your Records so Your Family Won’t Have To by Melanie Cullen with Shae Irving, JD
- The Gateway Arch – St. Louis
- The Smithsonian
- The Holocaust Museum
- The Archway in Kearney, Nebraska
- Legacybox.com This is a company that helps you preserve and digitize all your old home movies and pictures onto a thumb drive, the cloud or DVD.
Books
- So Much to Celebrate: Entertaining the Ones you Love by Katie Jacobs
- The Book of New Family Traditions: How to Create Great Rituals for Holidays and Every Day by Megan Cox
- Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home by Traci Smith
- Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father’s Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood by Robert Lewis
- Raising a Modern-Day Princess by Pam Farrel and Doreen Hanna
- The Intentional Family: Simple Rituals to Strengthen Family Ties by William Doherty
- The Secrets of Happy Families by Bruce Feiler
- A December to Remember: Creating Christ-Centered Family Traditions by Carol J. Sonntag and Alison R. Dunn
- How to Celebrate Everything: Recipes and Rituals for Birthdays, Holidays, Family Dinners, and Every Day in Between by Jenny Rosenstrach
- New Traditions: Redefining Celebrations for Today’s Family by Susan A. Leiberman
- Jewish Family and Life: Traditions, Holidays and Values for Today’s Parents and Children by Yosef I. Abramowitz
- 3 Steps to a Strong Family by Linda and Richard Eyre
Books
- A Good Goodbye: Funeral Planning for Those Who Don’t Plan to Die by Gail Rubin
- The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey
- Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life you Want by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy
- The Intentional Family: Simple Rituals to Strengthen Family Ties by William J. Doherty
- Kicking the Bucket List: 100 Downsizing and Organizing Things to Do Before You Die by Gail Rubin
TED Talks
Books
- Crucial Conversations, Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
- Creating Family Newsletters by Elaine Floyd
- 101 Ways to Love Your Grandchildren: Sharing Your Life and God’s Love by Bob and Emilie Barnes
- Family Meetings: Creating Fun, Meaningful Conversations…Beyond the Money by Vic Preisser
- The Essential Grandparent: A Guide to Making a Difference by Dr. Lillian Carson
- Family Meeting Handbook: Here for Each Other, Hearing Each Other by Katherine Foldes
- The One Minute Father by Spencer Johnson
- The Joyous Gift of Grandparenting: 101 Practical Ideas and Meaningful Activities to Share Your Love by Doug and Robin Hewitt
- How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
- The Power of the Family by Paul P. Pearsall
- Nourishing the Heart: A Guide to Intergenerational Arts Projects in the School by Shari Davis & Benny Ferdman
- How to Build the Grandma Connection by Susan V. Bosak
- The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play and Much More by Bruce Feiler
- Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton and Sheila Heen
- Family Meetings: How to Build a Stronger Family and a Stronger Business by Craig Aronoff and John Ward
Web Links
- University of Notre Dame – Science of Generosity
- Giving Leads to Happiness in Young Children by Lara Aknin, J. Kiley Hamlin, Elizabeth w. Dunn
- The Generous Marriage by Tara Parker Pope
- Want to be Happier? Give More. Give Better.
- Danny Thomas – Founder of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
- Money Buys Happiness When You Spend on Others: UBC and Harvard Research
- Gift Giving 101: A Holiday Q & A with Prof. Elizabeth Dunn – UBC
- 5 Ways Giving is Good for You – Greater Good Magazine by Jason Marsh and Jill Suttie
- The Generosity Game Plan
- Fa-mag.com – 10 Step Legacy Planning by Jon Sahn
- Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending by Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton
- Beating the Midas Curse by Perry Cochell and Rod Zeeb
- The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann
- Across Generations: A Five Step Guide for Creating an Expression of Donor Intent by Susan Turnbull and Amy Zell Ellsworth
- Every Gift Matters: How Your Passion Can Change the World by Carrie Morgridge
- The Purpose of Power: Living Well by Doing Good by Peter S. Temes
- How Will You Be Remembered: A Guide for Creating and Sharing Your Life Stories by Robb Lucy
- The Generosity Factor: Discover the Joy of Giving Your Time, Talent and Treasure by Ken Blanchard and S. Truett Cathy
- Connected for Good by John Stanley
- Family Meetings: Creating Fun, Meaningful Conversations…Beyond the Money by Vic Preisser
- Giving: Purpose is the New Currency by Alexandre Mars
Books
- Making a Difference Plans: Inspiring Generosity and Motivating Action by Tracie Ward – Celebrationsoflife.net
- The Legacy Family: The Definitive Guide to Creating a Successful Multigenerational Family by Lee Hausner and Douglas K. Freeman
- Every Gift Matters by Carrie Morgridge
- Managing Foundations and Charitable Trusts: Essential Knowledge, Tools and Techniques for Donors and Advisors by Roger D. Silk and James W. Lintott
- Philanthropy, Heirs & Values: How Successful Families are Using Philanthropy to Prepare Their Heirs for Post-Transition Responsibilities by Roy Williams & Vic Preisser
- The Perfect Legacy: How to Establish Your Own Private Foundation by Russ Allen Prince, Gary L. Rathbun and Karen Maru File
- Leaving a Legacy: An Inspirational Guide to Taking Action and Making a Difference by Jim Paluch
- Giving: Purpose is the New Currency by Alexandre Mars
- A Passion for Giving: Tools and Inspiration for Creating a Charitable Foundation by Peter Klein and Angelica Berrie
Movies
Entire Family
- The Ultimate Gift by James Stovall – Rated PG
- The Ultimate Life by James Stovall – Rated PG
- The Ultimate Legacy by James Stovall – Rated PG
- The Ten Commandments – Rated G
- Exodus: Gods and Kings – Rated PG-13
- Joy – Rated PG -13
- Lion – Rated PG-13
- Beauty and the Beast – Rated G
- A Dog’s Purpose – Rated PG
- Hidden Figures – Rated PG
- Groundhog Day – Rated PG
- Life of Pi – Rated PG
- Marley and Me – Rated PG
- Second Hand Lions – Rated PG
- The Help – Rated PG-13
- The Karate Kid – Rated PG
- The Lord of the Rings Trilogy – Rated PG-13
- The Red Turtle – Rated PG
- The Pursuit of Happiness- Rated PG-13
- To Kill a Mockingbird – Not Rated
- It’s a Wonderful Life – Rated PG
- Antwone Fisher – Rated PG-13
- A Good Woman – Rated PG
- Greedy – Rated PG-13
- The Philadelphia Story – Not Rated
- Pride and Prejudice – Rated PG
- Sense and Sensibility – Not Rated
- Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps – Rated PG-13
- The Fantastic Mr. Fox – Rated PG
- The Incredibles – Rated PG
- Toy Story – Rated G
- Toy Story 2 – Rated G
- Toy Story 3 – Rated G
- Up – Rated PG
- Wall-E – Rated G
- How to Train Your Dragon – Rated PG
- How to Train Your Dragon 2- Rated PG
- Monsters Inc. – Rated G
- Lion King – Rated G
- Sully – Rated PG-13
- Despicable Me – Rated PG
- Finding Nemo – Rated G
- The Adventures of Tintin – Rated PG
- An American Tail – Rated PG
- The Blind Side – Rated PG-13
- Cinderella Man – Rated PG-13
- Angels in the Outfield – Rated PG-13
- Race – Rated PG-13
- Moneyball – Rated PG-13
- The Andy Griffith Show
- The Lone Ranger
- Have Gun Will Travel
- This is Us **Caution – the first opening scene contains nudity
- Bonanza
- What’s your 200-year plan? By Raghava KK
- In Praise of Slowness by Carl Honore
- Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
- A Good Goodbye by Gail Rubin
- What I learned from 2,000 Obituaries by Luv Narayan
- Talk About Your Death While You’re Still Healthy by Michelle Knox
- Playlist: Talk to watch with the entire family
Books
- The Children’s Book of Virtues by William Bennett
- Full Steam Ahead! Unleash the Power of Vision in Your Work and Your Life by Ken Blanchard and Jesse Stoner
- Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals by Michael Hyatt
- The Measure of Our Success by Marian Wright Edelman
- Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity by Andrew Solomon
- What Matters by Cam Thornton and Rod Zeeb
- Your Legacy: The Greatest Gift by Dr. James Dobson
- You Can Raise a Well-Mannered Child by June Hines Moore
- The Power of Family by Paul P. Pearsall
- 20 Teachable Virtues: Practical Ways to Pass on Lessons of Virtue by Barbara C. Unell and Jerry L Wyckoff
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families by Stephen R. Covey
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey
- Faith-Based Estate Planning: Our Values+Valuables by David A. Straus
- A Call to Character: Family Treasury of Stories, Poems, Plays, Proverbs, and Fables to Guide the Development of Values for You and Your Children by Colin Greer and Herbert Kohl
- The Road to Character by David Brooks
- Raising Men: Lessons Navy SEALs Learned From Their Training and Taught to Their Sons by Eric Davis
- Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…and Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven
- Living with the End in Mind: A Practical Checklist for Living Life to the Fullest by Embracing Your Mortality by Erin Tierney Kramp, Douglas Kramp & Emily P. McKhann
- The Gift of Legacy by Jim Stovall
- The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall
- Kicking the Bucket List: 100 Downsizing and Organizing Things to Do Before You Die by Gail Rubin
- Life in Full: Maximizing Your Longevity and Legacy by Richard and Linda Eyre
- The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die by John Izzo
- Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want by Michael Hyatt & Daniel Harkavy
- Nourishing the Heart: A Guide to Intergenerational Arts Projects in the School by Shari Davis & Benny Ferdman
- Death, Dying and Dessert: Reflections on Twenty Questions About Dying by Susan Abel Lieberman
- Get it Together: Organize Your Records so Your Family Won’t Have To by Melanie Cullen with Shae Irving, JD
- Generosity: An Enhancement by Richard Powers
- The Moral Compass: Stories of a Life’s Journey by William J. Bennett
- Something to Remember Me By: A Story About Love & Legacies by Susan V. Bosak
- The Ultimate Success SECRET by Daniel Kennedy
- Life is Short: Wear Your Party Pants by Loretta LaRoche
- The Bright Hour: A Memoir of Living and Dying by Nina Riggs
- More Than a Hobby: How a $600 Startup Became America’s Home and Craft Superstore by David Green
- Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
- 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson
- Make It Count: How to Generate a Legacy That Gives Meaning to Your Life by John Kotre
- 3 Steps to a Strong Family by Linda and Richard Eyre
- Lifeonomics: Living Free of Worry and Regret by Robert J. Holdford
- The Power of Purpose: Living Well by Doing Good by Peter S. Temes
- The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction by Meghan Cox Gurdon
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