Critically acclaimed playwright Roger Rueff has penned a poetically rich volume of life-affirming insights into how things work in the world. Fifty Things I Want My Son To Know offers a wealth of understanding and love that's ideal for passing down from father to son. The sentiment in this book is straight from the heart and will resonate with all who read it. "Thing Three: That each meeting is an exchange." "Thing Eight: That not everything is a lesson." "Thing Sixteen: That he need not fear what he wants." Each gem of wisdom comes with a beautifully described elucidation that makes readers ponder and reflect. Fifty Things is the perfect gift for any teenage or adult son as he ventures on his own life journey.