"From shirt sleeves to shirt sleeves in three generations." Modern research confirms the truth of this adage; some 90% of affluent families lose their wealth by the end of the third generation. The true tragedy is that, as the wealth dissolves, so does the family. Members often end up disconnected and embroiled in conflict. The result is harm to the families, to their communities, and to the larger culture. The crucial question this book addresses is: What are the other 10% doing? How do families achieve success and prosperity, enjoy the fruits of that success, and pass on a legacy of...