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A Legacy that Lasts: A Guide to Identifying, Preserving, and Transferring Your Family Values to the Next Generation
Faith . . . family . . . integrity . . . generosity . . . gratitude.
These types of values were once the bedrock of most families and our culture. A quick look through today’s headlines, however, shows these values and many others are vanishing right before our eyes. In a time of unprecedented progress, we as a people are losing our values.
How do we reclaim the values that allow our families—and future generations—to flourish?
With intentionality and with a plan.
Author Trudy Cathy White, daughter of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, knows a thing or two about family values. Throughout her life, her parents modeled what it meant to be a servant-hearted, values-driven leader and ambassador for Christ in whatever role she was in. And, after spending decades as a missionary, camp director, mother to four, and grandmother to sixteen, Trudy has recognized that our attitudes, faith systems, and habits are tied to the values we are taught as children.
Every family has values, regardless of whether they’re intentional about identifying and communicating them. In A Legacy that Lasts, Trudy unpacks her guidebook
Getting clarity on your identity by answering life’s three big Who am I? Why am I here? Where do I belong? Identifying your family values with a fun, easy-to-implement exercise for both adults and children. Learning how to use “value experiences” and other strategies to transfer your family values to the next generation.
As a parent, grandparent, teacher, or person of impact to the next generation, you have the power to help shape young people into the men and women God designed them to be. It’s never too late to get started, and this book will equip and inspire you for the exciting adventure of for identifying, preserving, and transferring your family values for the next generation!
These types of values were once the bedrock of most families and our culture. A quick look through today’s headlines, however, shows these values and many others are vanishing right before our eyes. In a time of unprecedented progress, we as a people are losing our values.
How do we reclaim the values that allow our families—and future generations—to flourish?
With intentionality and with a plan.
Author Trudy Cathy White, daughter of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, knows a thing or two about family values. Throughout her life, her parents modeled what it meant to be a servant-hearted, values-driven leader and ambassador for Christ in whatever role she was in. And, after spending decades as a missionary, camp director, mother to four, and grandmother to sixteen, Trudy has recognized that our attitudes, faith systems, and habits are tied to the values we are taught as children.
Every family has values, regardless of whether they’re intentional about identifying and communicating them. In A Legacy that Lasts, Trudy unpacks her guidebook
Getting clarity on your identity by answering life’s three big Who am I? Why am I here? Where do I belong? Identifying your family values with a fun, easy-to-implement exercise for both adults and children. Learning how to use “value experiences” and other strategies to transfer your family values to the next generation.
As a parent, grandparent, teacher, or person of impact to the next generation, you have the power to help shape young people into the men and women God designed them to be. It’s never too late to get started, and this book will equip and inspire you for the exciting adventure of for identifying, preserving, and transferring your family values for the next generation!
272 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 17, 2023
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August 3, 2026
This book just spurred me on in the continued work of parenting. Matt and I are working to name our top family values, and I look forward to them shaping our decision making. I have mega respect for the Cathy family and their legacy. What an admirable family. I won the Ripley family jackpot too. My papa would say, we come from good stock.
Sometimes it feels like we "have to excel" in everything lately. And do every new "fandangled" idea and homeschool inspiration. What really matters is values in the long run. A good reminder and place to try to hone in on our top 5. We have some work to do!
Sometimes it feels like we "have to excel" in everything lately. And do every new "fandangled" idea and homeschool inspiration. What really matters is values in the long run. A good reminder and place to try to hone in on our top 5. We have some work to do!
July 21, 2026
I loved this and will be reading more of her books. Richie and I will be doing the value sort this weekend for our date night in- this book was encouraging and helpful to build a legacy for your family. Also didn’t make me feel like I was behind which I’m thankful for
June 3, 2026
4.5
I’ve read quite a few family values books but this one is different. Trudy gives so many examples of how she, her husband, and her family live out their values. Trudy and John are so intentional with their family (loved learning how they are actively involved with their grandchildren and children), time, and resources.
I’ve read quite a few family values books but this one is different. Trudy gives so many examples of how she, her husband, and her family live out their values. Trudy and John are so intentional with their family (loved learning how they are actively involved with their grandchildren and children), time, and resources.
September 6, 2026
As someone who tries to live an intentional life, I am amazed and challenged. Trudy takes intentionality to a whole new level. While much of this book is focused on the role of parent and grandparent (of which I am neither), there was so much goodness that I will apply to my time and my relationships.
July 8, 2024
The stories about her life were interesting and the information she gives on family values is so helpful and inspiring. Reading this book makes me want to be a better person for both myself and my family.
January 30, 2025
Nate got this book from a CFA training and I decided to read it! Good nuggets of wisdom for creating values in your family. Great read for any stage of life.
Identify your values. Preserve them. Transfer them. Will have to come back and read again!
Identify your values. Preserve them. Transfer them. Will have to come back and read again!
February 7, 2023
Amazing to see it all in writing. How to be intentional about your values and pass it on to your family. Go God!
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