Written by Newt Gingrich & Jackie Gingrich Cushman - Audio book narrated by Callista Gingrich with Newt Gingrich & Jackie Gingrich Cushman - Unabridged Nonfiction - 1 RETAIL EDITION MP3 COMPACT DISC - 3 hours

Publisher, Tantor Media (June 2009)

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One of conservative America's leading figures and his daughter offer words of wisdom and guidelines for leading a successful and fulfilling life.

Is life really so complicated? Ask happy and successful people this question and you're likely to hear that, in its essence, life is really quite simple. In this book, Newt Gingrich and his daughter Jackie Gingrich Cushman---with the help of prominent people they know and admire, such as Bill Clinton, Rush Limbaugh, Mary Matalin, and David Petraeus---show how, by following just five principles, you can live life to its fullest:

---Dream Big. Like Walt Disney, who shared the magic kingdom of his imagination with millions, or like Jackie’s sister, Kathy, who didn’t let a severe case of rheumatoid arthritis stop her from completing a walking marathon, see where your dreams can take you.

---Work Hard. As Jackie points out in her recollections of her dad's early political career, working hard can be a surprising source of energy, and adopting an attitude of cheerful persistence will help you reach your goal.

---Learn Every Day. The key is to remember that learning is a reciprocal process. You can’t be passive; you must be engaged. Come along on a visit to the acclaimed Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta to see how this principle works in action.

---Enjoy Life. And what’s the best way to do that? From the wisdom of the ancient philosophers to information from the latest scientific studies, the answer is the same: Be grateful for all your blessings, and do something every day to show compassion and generosity to others.

---Be True to Yourself. It sounds easy, but it's the hardest principle to live by. Discover what people from William Shakespeare to Henrik Ibsen to John P. Abizaid have had to say about this touchstone for an honest life.

With these inspiring and memorable words of wisdom, Newt and Jackie have given us a book to treasure for a lifetime.

About the Authors: Newt Gingrich, a college history professor and prolific author, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1979 to 1999, serving four years as Speaker of the House starting in 1995. Time magazine’s 1995 Man of the Year, Gingrich is the author of a number of books, including Winning the Future and Rediscovering God in America.

Jackie Gingrich Cushman writes a weekly human-interest column for Townhall.com. Her nonprofit activities include serving on the Georgia Advisory Council for the Trust for Public Land, the board of Genesis: A New Life, and the board of the Learning Makes a Difference Foundation, which she founded in 2006. Jackie lives with her husband and two children in Atlanta, Georgia.

About the Narrator: Callista Gingrich is president of Gingrich Productions, a performance company focusing on audio, video, and photographic production.

Mrs. Gingrich is the voice for several audiobooks, including Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less; The Art of Transformation; Real Change; A Contract with the Earth; and Rediscovering God in America.

Callista and her husband, Newt, host and produce documentaries. Recent films include Rediscovering God in America; We Have the Power; and Ronald Reagan: Rendezvous with Destiny. A fourth documentary, Nine Days That Changed the World, is currently in production.

Mrs. Gingrich is also the voice for American Solutions for Winning the Future, a bipartisan organization for political and governmental change.

Callista's photography has been published in the New York Times and the Washington Post. She is currently working on a picture book highlighting the monuments and memorials in our nation's capital.

Prior to leading Gingrich Productions, Mrs. Gingrich served as chief clerk of the House Committee on Agriculture in Washington, D.C. During her tenure, the committee held hearings on a wide range of issues, including biotechnology, bioterrorism, conservation, forest management, nutrition, rural development, trade, and welfare reform.

Before joining the House Committee on Agriculture, Callista served in the office of Congressman Steve Gunderson (R–Wisconsin). With over eighteen years of staff experience in the U.S. House of Representatives, Mrs. Gingrich has a wide range of knowledge in government and legislative affairs, strategic planning, research, and constituent services.

A devoted Catholic, Mrs. Gingrich is a member of the Choir of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., a resident professional choir. In March 2005, the choir visited Rome, Italy, to honor Pope John Paul II and recorded a compact disc entitled Pope John Paul II: A Celebration of Life and Faith. In April 2008, the choir sang for the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, during his apostolic journey to the United States. In November 2008, the choir participated in the International Festival of Sacred Music and Art in Rome.

Callista plays the French horn with the City of Fairfax Band in Fairfax, Virginia, promoting musical growth and education among area residents and students. The band performs frequently in Fairfax and the Washington, D.C., area. The City of Fairfax Band is a recipient of the John Philip Sousa Foundation’s Sudler Silver Scroll Award, which is considered North America's most prestigious award for community concert bands.

Mrs. Gingrich is president of the Gingrich Foundation, a charitable nonprofit corporation. Among its charitable contributions, the Gingrich Foundation has established the Newt and Callista Gingrich Scholarship at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, which provides annual scholarships for instrumental music majors.

Callista graduated cum laude and earned a bachelor of arts in music with a concentration in public communication from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. While at Luther College, Mrs. Gingrich was a Pi Kappa Lambda member and a Regents Scholar.

Mrs. Gingrich resides in McLean, Virginia, with her husband, Newt Gingrich.