The heroes of the past have something important to tell us: "The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose, and doing the right thing always matters."      Lessons for Today What we learn about the past can help us today. That's why Anthony and the Magic Picture Frame emphasizes the moral lessons of history. The chapter on Thomas Edison is about building businesses, employing people, capitalism, and entrepreneurship. The lesson of the chapter is that hard work pays off - for yourself, and for others around you. The chapter about Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight is about planning, perseverance, and choosing one's destiny. The story of baseball hero Lou Gehrig is about honesty, character, choosing proper role models, and living a virtuous life. The story of Apollo 11 is about wonder, goal-setting, competition, taking risks, and courage. The story of Dr. Jonas Salk and the cure for polio is really about dedicating one’s life to a higher purpose. Anthony's story about meeting his great-grandfather at Ellis Island is really about marriage, family, and what it means to be an American. Anthony’s observation of D-Day and the liberation of the death camps during the Holocaust is a testament to the reality of evil and the need to fight it. A Challenge for Tomorrow Anthony and the Magic Picture Frame asks young Americans to live a life of purpose. "The Picture Frame wanted me to see that my time was neither better nor worse than the times that went before. Each time has its troubles and contradictions, after all. But, it’s what we choose to do with our time that makes all the difference. The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose, and doing the right thing always matters." -- Anthony