A Legacy that Lasts: Preserving and Transferring Your Family Values

Faith . . . family . . . integrity . . . generosity . . . gratitude.

These types of values were once the bedrock of most families and our culture. A quick look through today’s headlines, however, shows these values and many others are vanishing right before our eyes. In a time of unprecedented progress, we as a people are losing our values.

How do we reclaim the values that allow our families—and future generations—to flourish?

With intentionality and with a plan.

Author Trudy Cathy White, daughter of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, knows a thing or two about family values. Throughout her life, her parents modeled what it meant to be a servant-hearted, values-driven leader and ambassador for Christ in whatever role she was in. And, after spending decades as a missionary, camp director, mother to four, and grandmother to sixteen, Trudy has recognized that our attitudes, faith systems, and habits are tied to the values we are taught as children. 

Every family has values, regardless of whether they’re intentional about identifying and communicating them. In A Legacy that Lasts, Trudy unpacks her guidebook for:

• Getting clarity on your identity by answering life’s three big questions: Who am I? Why am I here? Where do I belong?
• Identifying your family values with a fun, easy-to-implement exercise for both adults and children.
• Learning how to use “value experiences” and other strategies to transfer your family values to the next generation.

As a parent, grandparent, teacher, or person of impact to the next generation, you have the power to help shape young people into the men and women God designed them to be. It’s never too late to get started, and this book will equip and inspire you for the exciting adventure of for identifying, preserving, and transferring your family values for the next generation!

Trudy Cathy White is a native Georgian and the only daughter of Jeannette and S. Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A, Inc. An ambassador for the family business, Trudy has held various roles within Chick-fil-A including that of restaurant operator at just 19 years old. 

Trudy and her husband, John, served as missionaries in Brazil and co-founded Lifeshape and Impact 360 Institute. A developer and encourager at heart, White served as the Director of WinShape Camps for Girls from 2003-2017. She is a speaker, author, dedicated wife, mother of four, and grandmother of fifteen. Every day she is fueled by her passion to be intentional with her influence. 

In everything Trudy does, she is led by her commitment to obey God’s leadership, nurture family relationships, and promote godly character in the next generation.

More information on Trudy’s life and family can be found at trudycathywhite.com.