Before I post my thought on “work ethic”, later this week, I want to tell you about two notes I recieved last week; the first from a highschool friend in Minnesota, and the second from Lars, a classmate in medical school. He called me “Nels” then, and I referred to him as “Lars” though neither of the names were correct! I had not heard from him since we graduated in 1964! (That’s AD)
These notes reminded me that some of you may not know that “Messengers in Denim” is availabe in both print and e-form (Kindle) on Amazon, and the following independent book stores: Swen and Ole’s Book Store, New Ulm, Minnesota; Fireside Books and Gifts, West Bend, Wisconsin; Catholic Books and Gifts, West Allis, Wisconsin; Flambeau River Gift Shoppe and Fine Arts Center and Gallery at the SMC Cenario Center both in Lady Smith, Wisconsin; Land Mark Books, Franklin, Tennessee; St. Mary’s Book Store, Nashville, Tennessee; Parnassus Books, Nashville; Books and Company, Dayton, Ohio; and other places through out the USA that I don’t know about. If you see it in your favorite store, please let me know.
This note from R and M in Minnesota:
“Messengers in Denim” is straightforward truth and common sense that everyone needs to make life run as it was meant to. There are consequences to our actions, and Dr. Donahue has encapsulated truth gained from years of experience that will make you say, “Yes, that is how it works!” This book should be in the hands of every parent–and every teen.
This from my old classmate:
Hi, “Nels”
I just finished reading Messengers in Denim.
Wow!
The wisdom you share is impressive and effectively presented. I am jealous of your writing ability. I have done a little writing of Op Eds and LTEs for advocacy with RESULTs www.results.org. I read about effective writing and am currently watching two Great Courses®, “Building Great Sentences” and “Argumentation”, but stand in awe of your writing in the book!
After I finished reading, I googled Brother Booker Ashe and was so impressed you related his story without feeling the need to comment that he was African-American.
Without gushing too much, you sound like a very balanced person. I read your book on my Kindle and ordered 3 paperbacks for Susan and two of my children currently parenting teens.