(NAPSA)—Families and success go hand in hand. From his meager beginningsas a youth in Russia to his business beginnings in New York City, real estate mogul Charles E. Smith worked to create opportunity in the face of adversity. Now a new book penned by Smith’s grandson examines how he wasable to guide his family as a mentor. Conversations with Papa Charlie (Capital Books, $22.95) by David Bruce Smith forgoes the traditional biography format and instead opts for friendlier vignettes as a way to pass along the singular humor, wisdom and enthusiasm of Charles E. Smith. “Papa Charlie was kind and gentle, and his laughter could instantly dispel sadness,” writes Smith, “but the most important thing he did for me was to constantly encourage me, even if I didn’t understand why.” Throughout the book, “Papa Charlie” teaches readers: Whyit’s important to ask the children their opinions. How to include families in your everyday businesslife. The significance of making children responsible for their own charitable giving. The author’s memories subtly reveal the wisdom of a man who symbolized the generation of turnof-the-century immigrants who made such a vital contribution to the “American Century.” Conversations with PapaCharlie en Bruce Se eA eileenisis The author also explains how his grandfather used signs, dreams and wishes to navigate through the business web. He further shows how Charles E. Smith used a “sixth sense” to become the icon we knowtoday. David Bruce Smith is senior vice president of commercial property management at the Charles E. Smith Companies, president of the Institute of Psychobiology in Jerusalem and editor-in-chief of Crystal City magazine. Conversations with Papa Charlie is available at selected bookstores; Amazon.com, Barnesand Noble.com and Capital-Books.com. wenn nnn a Note to Editors: David Bruce Smith is available for interviews. To learn more, call Sandy Trupp at (202) 974-5002.
