In her book, Lynne celebrates the importance of the modern day grandmothers and their desire to be vital, productive and useful in todays fast paced society. Grandmothers who are active, creative and work in various careers have the capacity to build meaningful, engaging relationships with their grandchildren, while presenting them with opportunities to explore and maintain traditional norms and cultures. Grandmothers around the globe have the ability to carry on the past, present and future "with their lives' dividends."