Life's Greatest Lessons: 20 Things That Matter by Hal Urban; Abridged MP3 Audio Book; Narrator Hal Urban

Life's Greatest Lessons is a wise, wonderful audiobook. In it Hal Urban—a parent and an award-winning teacher—presents twenty principles that are as deeply rooted in common sense as they are in compassion. The topics, gathered from a lifetime of teaching both children and adults, span a wide range of readily understood concepts, including attitudes about money, understanding the real meaning of "success," and the importance of having fun. This audiobook will help you find the best—in the world, in others, and in yourself. Classic in its simplicity and enduring in its appeal, Life's Greatest Lessons helps us all rediscover that the desire to live a good life is timeless.

"A tremendously enriching book full of classic wisdom to live by."

-- Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

"A wise and wonderful book. It will enrich anyone who reads it."

-- Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People

"With its timeless message for people of all ages, this book is going to become a classic. It should be in every home in America."

-- Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and Whale Done!™

"This book can help all of us assemble our priorities."

- -Mel Levine, M.D., author of A Mind at a Time

"A great book about character for kids, teachers, and parents!"

-- Thomas Lickona, author of Educating for Character

"Hal Urban has put into bite-size pieces some of life's most important truths. Read, learn, and enjoy!"

-- Laurie Beth Jones, author of Jesus, CEO; The Path; and Teach Your Team to Fish

"Life's Greatest Lessons helps to unlock your mind to a treasure chest of life's opportunities and possibilities."

-- Pat Croce, author of I Feel Great and You Will Too! and 110%

Hal Urban was a high school teacher for many years and also taught at the University of San Francisco. He is a well-known leader in the Character Education movement and is in constant demand as a speaker at national conferences and school and community events. He raised three sons as a single father and now lives in Redwood City, California, with his wife, Cathy.