Family

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"From time to time, something happens that requires us to changethe way we typically act, either temporarily or permanently. Thepublication of Jay Hughes' second book, Family: The CompactAmong Generations, for me, is one of these events.... My wishfor all our readers is that they will take the time to read thebook--in the active sense of the word 'read'--and experience thesame pleasure of discovery and mind expansion as I did." --Jean Brunel writing in the Journal of WealthManagement "Jay's words dance off the page as he shares his theory andpractice on how we all can inspire future generations to create andfulfill their dreams. His disciplined research and common-sensepractices are mustreading for anyone interested in making the worlda better place and living every day to its fullest. How fortunatethat Jay Hughes has shared his wisdom for all to read." --Jesse Fink President, Marshall Street Management "Jay Hughes, the wisest of counselors to successful families,brings a Renaissance man's perspective to the most fundamentalchallenges of family, of wealth, and of continuity. He also bringsa deep confidence and optimism for human nature and for the future.Thousands of families have heard Jay's messages. With this book,new generations of counselors will be able to support even morefamilies. That's a great gift. "The deep wisdom Jay shares in this book can only be the result ofdecades of experience and a special, genuine care for families. Hisconviction for stewardship is exemplified by this sharing of hisunique wisdom with others who counsel families. This book giveshonest hope to families seeking healthy and successful continuity,and also to those who serve them and who share Jay's sincereconcern. "This is the best book ever written for counselors to businessfamilies. Thank you, Jay, for sharing your wisdom andpassion." --John L. Ward Principal, The Family Business Consulting Group Clinical Professor of Family Enterprises, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University "Jay Hughes has changed both the philosophy and vocabulary infamily-wealth advising. He is both an historian and innovator,creating context and advice for those families who define theirsuccess in much more than financial terms." --Ellen M. Perry Founder, Wealthbridge Partners, LLC "Family: The Compact Among Generations is fundamentally abook of deep, translational wisdom based on Jay Hughes's remarkablereading of philosophy, religion, and psychology as they apply tothe complex journey of family life. The book is based on Hughes'slifetime of service and counsel to families of great wealth, but asI read the book and began to understand its centralmetaphor--"shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in threegenerations"--words other than family kept coming to mind,words like community, society, andcitizenship. Hughes may not have intended the metaphor toapply to the journey of the human race, but in a world precariouslybalanced between disastrous decline and the potential for theresolution of major social dilemmas, it is the investment in humancapital and the awakening of the citizen within that will tell thedifference. "This book is a gift. Read it. And when you do, consider its wisdomfrom your individual and family persona and your publicpersona." --Peter Karoff Founder and Chairman, The Philanthropic Initiative