The Quest for Legitimacy: How Children of Prominent Families Discover Their Unique Place in the World...

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Jamie Weiner

The Quest for Legitimacy

How Children of Prominent Families Discover Their Unique Place in the World

Jamie Weiner

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
29 July 2022

Intergenerational relationships; Popular psychology

Discover how the children of prominent families pursue their own path while contributing to their family’s legacy

In The Quest for Legitimacy: How Children of Prominent Families Discover Their Unique Place in the World, accomplished family and private wealth consultant Dr. James Weiner delivers a unique and eye-opening discussion of the Rising Generation’s quest for self-determination in the shadow of a larger-than-life family. The author relies on qualitative research conducted on wealthy families to explore topics like:

Rites of passage in prominent families and what liberation for young family members actually looks and feels like Separating from and returning to your family while finding people to trust on your journey How to deal with the long shadows cast by wealthy family members

Perfect for members of wealthy and accomplished families, as well as the people who advise them, The Quest for Legitimacy is an essential read for anyone navigating the complex dynamics of accomplished families.

By: Jamie Weiner
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 408g
ISBN: 9781119868279
ISBN 10: 1119868270
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 29 July 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword vii Preface xi Acknowledgments xv Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Toward the Light 5 Chapter 2 The Betwixt and Between 19 Chapter 3 Stuck 29 Chapter 4 Breaking Points 43 Chapter 5 Make the Break: Take the Quest 57 Chapter 6 The Quest: The Inner Journey 69 Chapter 7 Exploration 91 Chapter 8 Women on the Quest 105 Chapter 9 Giants: Mere Mortals 123 Chapter 10 Rising: A Mindset 135 Moving forward on the Quest 145 About the Author 187 Index 189

JAMIE WEINER, Psy.D., is co-founder of Inheriting Wisdom, a firm that works with prominent families on the problems that exist below the surface. He is co-author of The Legacy Conversation and has been profiled in Private Wealth magazine. He is a Fellow of the Family Firm Institute.