The greatest generation has long been known for their quiet strength and wisdom—all earned from living a life of hard work and dedication to family, church, and community. This wisdom is now captured in the book Hard-Won Wisdom: Advice For a Richer Life from the Greatest Generation (Deseret Book, Hardcover, $17.95).

Authors Susan Arrington Madsen and Ruth Harris Swaner interviewed dozens of seniors who have amazing wisdom to share. The result of the interviews was the overall sense of peace, gratitude and strength found in all who participated. The authors found that no life is left untouched by hardship, trial, and heartbreak—but all become richer as they weathered the storms of life.

These powerful life lessons, warmly shared, have deepened the souls and wisdom of those who have lived them, and their willingness to share the lessons gleaned with others is what makes the book so powerful.

This book serves as an in-hand reference guidebook for younger generations. Advice on parenting, baptism, weddings, work, prayer, grief, and even testimony are shared. Gleaning lessons that were learned at such a dear price will help provide comfort and solace for any reader as they earn their own hard-won wisdom.

Hard Won Wisdom: Advice for a Richer Life from the Greatest Generation is available at all Deseret Book stores and at DeseretBook.com.

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