Showing Up for Life Thoughts on the Gifts of

Showing Up for Life shines a bright light on the values and principles that Bill Gates Sr. has learned over a lifetime of showing up-from his childhood experiences during the Great Depression to his roles as a father and a husband, from his philanthropic and community work in the Seattle area to his ongoing efforts to make a difference around the globe as the co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In a series of revealing snapshots from his life, and that of his famous son and two daughters, Bill Sr. reflects on the importance of hard work, getting along speaking out, family traditions, and other lessons from over fourscore years of living. Book jacket.

WILLIAM GATES Sr., a prominent lawyer, civil activist, and philanthropist, is co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

MARY ANN MACKIN provides speechwriting services to CEOs of foundations and corporations in a number of industries.

Preface to the Paperback Edition: Aftermath	p. xi
Foreword	p. xv
Some Second Thoughts About Thinking	p. 1
Showing Up for Life	p. 5
Hard Work	p. 11
Radical Generosity	p. 15
Open-Mindedness	p. 17
Getting Along	p. 21
Speaking Out	p. 24
Learning How to Lose	p. 28
Honoring a Confidence	p. 29
Finding Meaning in Your Work	p. 31
Thinking Tall	p. 37
Showing Up for Your Family	p. 40
Sharing Your Gifts with Others	p. 42
Connecting People	p. 44
Creating the Change You'd Like to See Happen	p. 46
A Habit Passed Down	p. 47
Celebrating Life	p. 48
Mary's Wedding Toast	p. 50
Making Your Life Your Message	p. 53
Never Forget to Ask: "Is it right?"	p. 57
The Power of One	p. 60
Things I Learned from My Children	p. 64
The Enduring Campfires of Cheerio	p. 86
The Rites and Riches of Lasting Friendships	p. 93
Learning Begins at Birth	p. 96
Marrying Well (Again)	p. 101
Grandparents	p. 106
A Lesson on Leadership	p. 109
America at Risk	p. 112
Four-Letter Words	p. 118
Getting off the Sidelines	p. 120
Government of the People, by the People, for the People	p. 123
The Older You Grow the Taller You Get	p. 127
An Expression of Gratitude	p. 131
Traditions-Making Memories	p. 134
Getting Everybody Dancing	p. 138
Empowering Women	p. 141
When the Benefits of Neighboring Come Full Circle	p. 146
Portraits of Courage	p. 149
Africa, We See You	p. 153
Walking with Giants	p. 157
The People You Meet Showing Up	p. 162
A Master Citizen	p. 166
There's No Problem Bigger Than We Are	p. 170
These Numbers Are Our Neighbors	p. 173
Public Will	p. 175
How a Hole in the Fence Led a Boy from Poverty to Poetry	p. 181
A Place to Start	p. 183
Acknowledgments	p. 187
Index	p. 189
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