Book Reviews
See below for a sample of reviews of The First Thirty and The Silhouette Man:
Sharon G, staff member at a senior community, Florida: "After more than two decades working in retirement communities, I am hooked on searching out any philosophies that may relate to the position I am blessed to hold. Some books have become invaluable to me because their messages are dear beyond words, and I am inspired anew each time I reread them. The Silhouette Man is in this category. It is a touching tale of dreams coming true, of the magic of a Grandma’s support and love, and a reminder that the world goes on because of interactions between generations which create constancy. I would recommend this book to anyone who has grandparents or who doesn’t, who has dreams or just wishes they did, and who is trying to define their place in the world and refuses to let others define it for them."
Sam G, parent & company president, California:"...illustrates the responsibilities we have as parents, grandparents, teachers and business leaders to influence the people around us...."
Sue W, The Jewish Center: "The book makes me look forward to the day my child has a child, so that I can be a grandchild's best friend, too."
Allie, student, New Hampshire: "...a wonderful book that reminds us of the magical things that can happen when spending time with our grandparents."
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Jessica D, Activity Director, New York: "Greg's respect for Grandma's words of wisdom and her tough love approach even during the end phase of her life really highlights the value that older adults play in shaping the leaders of our future generation....Greg's story truly honors the wisdom and life lessons of the older generation in a very unique way!"
Kimberly B, AmeriCorps: "I enjoyed reading The First Thirty so much that I plan to check out [the expanded version] The Silhouette Man....There are many, many strands woven throughout the narrative. Themes such as the value of education, volunteering in communities, fundraising for nonprofit organizations, encouragement of diversity...the importance of extended family members like grandmothers & godparents...."
== To order a copy or copies of the books, click here
Sharon G, staff member at a senior community, Florida: "After more than two decades working in retirement communities, I am hooked on searching out any philosophies that may relate to the position I am blessed to hold. Some books have become invaluable to me because their messages are dear beyond words, and I am inspired anew each time I reread them. The Silhouette Man is in this category. It is a touching tale of dreams coming true, of the magic of a Grandma’s support and love, and a reminder that the world goes on because of interactions between generations which create constancy. I would recommend this book to anyone who has grandparents or who doesn’t, who has dreams or just wishes they did, and who is trying to define their place in the world and refuses to let others define it for them."
Sam G, parent & company president, California:"...illustrates the responsibilities we have as parents, grandparents, teachers and business leaders to influence the people around us...."
Sue W, The Jewish Center: "The book makes me look forward to the day my child has a child, so that I can be a grandchild's best friend, too."
Allie, student, New Hampshire: "...a wonderful book that reminds us of the magical things that can happen when spending time with our grandparents."
== To order a copy or copies, click here
Jessica D, Activity Director, New York: "Greg's respect for Grandma's words of wisdom and her tough love approach even during the end phase of her life really highlights the value that older adults play in shaping the leaders of our future generation....Greg's story truly honors the wisdom and life lessons of the older generation in a very unique way!"
Kimberly B, AmeriCorps: "I enjoyed reading The First Thirty so much that I plan to check out [the expanded version] The Silhouette Man....There are many, many strands woven throughout the narrative. Themes such as the value of education, volunteering in communities, fundraising for nonprofit organizations, encouragement of diversity...the importance of extended family members like grandmothers & godparents...."
== To order a copy or copies of the books, click here
All those cited above are generally cited by their affiliation with organizations &/or companies to which they belonged at the time they provided the review. (For instance, if someone is listed as being employed by a particular organization, that means they were employed by that organization at the time they provided the event feedback. They may or may not still be employed there now).