Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Obstacle course: wisdom for overcoming the unfair -- Parental guidance suggested: wisdom for parents and children -- Sibling stories: wisdom for brothers and sisters -- Meeting yourself halfway: wisdom for self-discovery -- Us: wisdom for lasting love -- Multiple choice tests: wisdom for making the right decision -- Working knowledge: wisdom for career satisfaction -- New tricks from old dogs: wisdom for aging gracefully -- Such sweet sorrow: wisdom for letting go -- "Words" of wisdom -- The last word.