Children of prominent families face a unique and expansive set of challenges that are frequently overlooked by those who see only the benefits of growing up in high-powered families. These young people often find it difficult to step outside the shadow of successful parents and elders and run into obstacles when trying to make their own way in the world. In The Quest for Legitimacy: How Children of Prominent Families Discover Their Unique Place in the World, distinguished professional Dr. Jamie Weiner delivers a practical and incisive guide to helping the children of prominent and wealthy families--and the parents who raise them--find purpose and meaning. Ideally suited for those people who wish to continue their family's legacy and those who yearn to strike out on their own, this book provides a path that leads people to independence and self-determination. The author relies on robust qualitative research conducted with the children of prominent and wealthy families that sheds light on their attempts to figure out their sense of self while honoring what came before. It captures their internal struggle for identity through the four phases of the quest: awareness, tug-of-war, exploration, and taking ownership of one's life. This book also offers expert guidance on how to select trustworthy mentors who can help wealthy family members negotiate the treacherous terrain of the outside world without sealing themselves off from it. An indispensable companion for children of prominent families, as well as their parents, caregivers, and mentors. The Quest for Legitimacy is a must-read for anyone who navigates the complex dynamics of accomplished families, as well as the consultants, lawyers, accountants, and other professionals who support them.