Love Is Stronger Than Death
Common objects can often evoke powerful memories. For Opal Ruth Prater, it was a shirt that belonged to her late husband. It reminded Prater of the beautiful life they shared, and how her love for him is as strong as ever – even 15 years after his death.
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A Special Gift for Your Valentine
Chocolates and flowers are so passé. This Valentine’s Day, give a gift that will touch the heart and mind of that special person in your life. Our book, This I Believe: On Love, features sixty essays about the many ways we express love for one another. Publishers Weekly says, "This anthology beautifully captures our need, and the sacrifices we make, for love."
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The emotional and physical demands of providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease can be exhausting. But through that crucible, people may find that a fundamental belief comes into sharp focus. Click the links below to read what these essayists have learned while caring for someone with Alzheimer’s.
In Your Community
At the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Professor Linda Ginzel is challenging her MBA students to write their personal credos for her leadership course. Ginzel says the This I Believe essay asks students to articulate how experiences shape our worldviews. “Leadership requires careful exploration into one’s values and goals,” Ginzel says about the project, “as well as the ability to communicate their importance to others.” Click here to learn more.
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