About the Book
Most people don’t realize they have amassed a fortune over their lifetime, a fortune in wisdom, insight, and life-lessons. This human treasure is at serious risk if it is not shared and saved. Like a Library Burning addresses the why and the how of protecting and passing on a lifetime of stories and explains how to improve our lives here and now by examining and expressing our personal stories.
This practical, timely book can help you preserve and enhance your true wealth: the richness and meaning of your life, your relationships with those you love most, and your power and influence for good in the world, both now and when you’re gone.
Testimonials
"What a fantastic read Like a Library Burning is! Peggy and Scott do an masterful job showing us that our real legacy is the memorialized stories of our life. Their well-written examples bring home the point that we all have connections that can and should be maintained through story telling -- that story telling helps the ones we leave behind, not only in dealing with the loss but in dealing with the future. I have always enjoyed hearing my mother's stories of her life, and now I am anxious to record conversations with my Mom to memorialize not only her stories but her life lessons. Thank you Peggy and Scott for showing us how important this is!" Debbie Roser
"Stories change lives — telling ours and listening to others’. And storytelling is the framework of one of the most important changes in our world right now: story-based estate planning and financial planning. Scott and Peggy present an inspiring and touching, practical and profound picture of the central place story has in understanding ourselves, in building the relationships we want, and in leaving our true legacy. This book also ignites a determination to capture our own and our families’ stories now, so that the inevitable “fire” is no threat." Nancy Kline President, Time to Think Author of Time to Think www.TimeToThink.com
"I am convinced that stories and storytelling are critical for the success of our business and the success of all of the stakeholders who touch our business. This isn’t just an academic claim. The use of storytelling has had a positive and powerful impact on our ability to deliver our message. If you are in a business that relies on communication—and who isn’t—you will realize tremendous value by simply taking the ideas from this new book and bringing them into your life." Scott Hamilton, CEO, InKnowVision, LLC www.InKnowvision.com
"Peggy and Scott lead us on perhaps the most important journey each of us can take—to capture and tell our story. Not only do they make a persuasive case for this endeavor, they beautifully illustrate how preserving our stories can lead to meaningful and fulfilling connections among family members. Most importantly, they give us the blueprint for how to start and succeed." Rick Stone President, The StoryWork Institute, Inc. Author of The Healing Art of Storytelling www.StoryWork.com
"Scott and Peggy have crisply distilled the cutting-edge ideas that form the vision for the future of estate planning and financial planning. We’ve known for years that when estate planners and financial advisors tell stories, it increases clients’ trust in them and makes the planning experience more understandable, effective, and fun. When advisors listen to their clients’ stories, it enriches the entire professional experience. Yet as monumental as these insights are, they pale in comparison to the delight and joy and personal growth that come from applying these principles in our own lives and families." Richard L. Randall, Chairman and CEO, National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys www.NNEPA.com
