The Wednesday Pen by Warren R Higgins
In August 1992 Ryan Pearce turned thirteen, and his grandfather Warren Higgins began a tradition that would carry on until Ryan entered adulthood. Every Wednesday for the next five years, Ryan's grandfather composed a letter filled with life lessons and infused with insight to his eldest grandson. In the five years leading to Ryan's eighteenth birthday, Warren never missed a week--not one. Thus The Wednesday Pen was born. These steady letters, sharing Warren's experiences, thoughts about life, and inspired musings, not only imparted the kind of wisdom that can come solely from the thoughtful considerations of a grandfather, but also kept the family connected despite the miles that separated them. The Wednesday Pen: A Grandfather's Legacy to His Family is an anthology of traditions, wisdom, and teachings--a legacy to pass on to anyone with a love of family. Motivational and deeply touching, this testament to one grandfather's affection will touch the hearts of all who turn these pages.Warren R. Higginsis a World War II pilot, successful retired business executive, and active grandpa. He spent his executive career in engineering and manufacturing, and retired in 1986 as vice president and general manager at the Deutz-Allis Company in Independence, Missouri. Warren has been an active Rotarian since 1959. He has served on bank and hospital boards and helped start a community foundation in his perennial spirit of giving back to his community. In addition to The Wednesday Pen, Warren created two more legacies as a grandpa. He cross-stitched an heirloom-quality quilt as a gift for each of his eight original grandchildren. Then, when they turn eighteen and graduate high school, he takes each grandchild on the trip of their choice. Two have already gone with him. When Warren turned eighty-five, he thought it best to have his four children accompany the remaining six grandchildren on their trips. He had one stipulation: each grandchild could not go with his or her parent but with an aunt or uncle. It was his way of enhancing the experience. Warren keeps his life vital and vibrant. Even today, whenever he speaks to community groups, he hands out his card with the title American Patriot and Veteran, and often leads the group in singing God Bless America.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781612540535 |
| ISBN 10 | 1612540538 |
| Title | The Wednesday Pen |
| Author | Warren R Higgins |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Brown Books Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2012-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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