A great-great grandfather is an encyclopedia we open every time we need it. So begins Ruben Souroujon's warm and pithy collection of anecdotes and aphorisms. Published to mark the occasion of his 90th birthday, the lessons he shares are full of humor and truth. From business advice to dating tips, from how to get famous to the secret of self-confidence, no subject is too grand or too small for a great-great grandfather's wise and witty perspective This captivating little volume also includes a selection of poems and memories of the author's colorful adventures around the world, anecdotes such as ordering coffee in a foreign language and struggling with a flat tire in the Mexican desert. In every story, the author's zest for life and flair for problem-solving leads to deep thought and even deeper laughs.