I really like Hal Urban books. I think they should be in almost everyone’s home. Yes, they are that good. They are fundamental. They help people.

One of his best books is entitled “Life’s Greatest Lessons: 20 Things That Matter.” It is a collection of very short, but very helpful essays on 20 valuable life lessons that everyone should know and apply in their lives.

He starts the book with a page entitled “If Someone Gave You This Book.” Below is what he writes on this opening page. It nearly perfectly states exactly what I think a “Letter to Your Grandchildren” is intended to do.

“The person who gave you this book cares about you and wants the best for you. That’s what friends and family members do. We want to pass on the great lessons that life has taught us.” He goes on to say, “It’s given to you as a gift along with the hope and prayer that it will help you think about and better understand the real meaning of success. Please accept it in that spirit, and pass it on to others.”

He ends the page with the following quote from Martin Tipper.

“A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever.”

I agree. A loving and helpful grandparent is a great friend. They can help you today and help the people they love forever.

Write your letter.