Before it became a household word, Avi Shulman was a life coach, teaching thousands of people to articulate their goals - and to reach them.

Before it became a household word, Avi Shulman was building self-esteem, showing thousands of people how to appreciate others - and themselves.

With his lectures and classes, his tapes and his books, Avi Shulman - master teacher, writer, and dispenser of wisdom and practical guidance - has become something of a household word himself. He's been there for thousands of people, helping them navigate the increasingly complicated highways and byways of today's world with his intelligent advice and with the clear vision that goes straight to the heart of a problem and finds the most sensible solution.

In Thoughts to Build On Mr. Shulman continues to show us how to create an edifice built on the solid foundations of common sense and "mentchlichkeit." We learn how to leave a job elegantly, how to give effective advice, how to build family unity that lasts a lifetime. From the very contemporary problems of "Blackberry addiction," to the eternal challenges of child-rearing and making a living, Thoughts to Build On gives us the tools to help us construct full, meaningful, and successful lives.