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.
PRAISE FOR THE QUEST FOR LEGITIMACY
"Jamie Weiner has artfully captured the life experience, challenges, and opportunities of individuals raised by high-powered parents. Combining his voice with those of his research subjects, he writes movingly yet perceptively of their unique journey. If you've grown up in the land of giants, you will find The Quest for Legitimacy speaking to you-and for you.
-James Grubman, PhD., Family wealth consultant and author of Strangers in Paradise: How Families Adapt to Wealth Across Generations
"This book contains pathbreaking insights to help inheritors and children of enterprising families feel comfortable in their own skin. That's a big deal, not only for them, but for a world that needs them to step up, engage, and contribute."
-Scott Peppet, President, Chai Trust Company
"Dr. Jamie Weiner has delivered a must-read book for global family businesses and those that live in perceived or real shadows of previous generations. A respectful and insightful narrative that will educate and inspire for generations to come. It will become a book that needs to be on the bookshelf of all family enterprises."
-Lea Boyce, Director, Boyce Family Office
"Weiner is a storyteller in the best sense. His stories of the coming of age of real people, mixed with his musings and lessons on wealth, personal development and how being a child of success cannot be a rabbit hole of pain or entitlement, but a path for meaningful growth. Something to share with young people from business families as a beacon of inspiration, hope and positive potential."
-Dennis Jaffe, Ph.D., Senior Research Fellow, BanyanGlobal Family Business Advisors
"The Quest for Legitimacy captures the extremely personal, and too often difficult journeys that families and rising generation members are forced to take when dealing with issues associated with wealth, succession, and business. For rising gen members, this book will at once make you realize that the often-isolating experience of growing up in the land of giants is not as unique as you may think it is, give you the tools to better navigate this journey, and empower you with the knowledge that you are not alone on the quest."
-Rishi Behari, Professional Coach, Consultant, Teacher, Facilitator & Speaker, 2nd Generation Family Member
"?a unique and authentic look into the profound journey of the rising generation, supported with rigorous research and fascinating stories. Jamie's work not only provides connection for those inheritors whose high stakes roles are painfully isolating but also proposes a clear path forward for their quests?"
-Veronica Yepez Reyna, NextGen Whisperer and Managing Partner of Perpetum Family Office
