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Expecting the Good: Inspiration from a Badass with a Big Heart
This book is a tribute to Jean-Luc Nash, a badass with a big heart. He was a West Point graduate, Special Forces Officer, Army Ranger, 82nd Airborne Commander, and Defense Attache.
152 pages, Paperback
Published July 30, 2018
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About the author
Brigitte Cutshall
10 books30 followersBrigitte (Anderson) Cutshall is a Media Solutions Consultant, Health Advocate, wife and mom to two sons. She is an avid reader, has a passion for cooking, enjoys being outside, loves dogs, and a devoted runner.
One of her doctor's once told her she was a zebra among horses...she'll take that as a compliment. She is a two-time breast cancer survivor and living with a benign brain tumor. Brigitte strongly believes the values applied from her Health Coach training helped overcome these health issues. Her goal is to influence others by embracing a healthier lifestyle and focusing on what's important, the real things.
One of her doctor's once told her she was a zebra among horses...she'll take that as a compliment. She is a two-time breast cancer survivor and living with a benign brain tumor. Brigitte strongly believes the values applied from her Health Coach training helped overcome these health issues. Her goal is to influence others by embracing a healthier lifestyle and focusing on what's important, the real things.
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October 13, 2018
Expecting The Good is a book written in Storytelling biography mixed with the autobiography of the author herself since she's describing her life story since she was a teen, until after her stepfather death in 2016.
The Heroes of our country were our precious family.
Brigitte Cutshall the author of the book began with a sad story of the last time she saw her stepfather Jean-Luc (the main character) who served in the army for years and basically this book is about his life story of being a mentor or influencer on people around him.
The author continues as she also served in the army at the same time with JL, in different countries and interacting with people in a different culture was difficult for her but, she stayed in touch with JL throughout.
The introduction also began with a sad news, Sunday 1:30 a.m. her mom's calling with the bad news to tell Bridgette, JL passed away and they should get ready for the funeral. a week later in Florida, everybody gathered there to celebrate JL's life, Special Forces memorial at the NAS, West Point buds held a "Benny's wake" for him.
The Intrapreneur section is the first time when the author has met JL, she was a teen with attitude, seeing another man around her mom was a little annoying for her, but after a few years, this stranger became their mentor and life motivator who kept their family together. JL as a good looking man, with a big heart, had a great relationship with grandkids and by telling the stories of his experiences was trying to teach them what he had learned during his life.
Next, the author is mentioning whatever she has learned from JL, like take responsibility for who you choose to be, and calling him The Silent Leader along with the leadership lesson which means what you do make people follow you, not what you say.
The West Point Tour in this section, JL referred a lot to West Point, where he had received his most of his experiences from. the author has this tour with Captain Zachary, who helped her to take the tour and get to know the place where her stepfather liked the most.
This book contains both sad and happy stories told by JL's friends and family, filled with Inspiring Life Lessons from a soldier, husband and a stepfather. Expecting The Good was the first book in its genre that I really enjoyed reading, I admit that I would never think to enjoy reading this genre of the book before.
In the end, I'd like to thank the author Brigitte Cutshall for her service and all other soldiers who served for the land and sacrifice the best part of their lives to protect our families, and also for giving me the honor to review her newest book, in exchange for my honest and unbiased feedback.
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The Heroes of our country were our precious family.
Brigitte Cutshall the author of the book began with a sad story of the last time she saw her stepfather Jean-Luc (the main character) who served in the army for years and basically this book is about his life story of being a mentor or influencer on people around him.
The author continues as she also served in the army at the same time with JL, in different countries and interacting with people in a different culture was difficult for her but, she stayed in touch with JL throughout.
The introduction also began with a sad news, Sunday 1:30 a.m. her mom's calling with the bad news to tell Bridgette, JL passed away and they should get ready for the funeral. a week later in Florida, everybody gathered there to celebrate JL's life, Special Forces memorial at the NAS, West Point buds held a "Benny's wake" for him.
The Intrapreneur section is the first time when the author has met JL, she was a teen with attitude, seeing another man around her mom was a little annoying for her, but after a few years, this stranger became their mentor and life motivator who kept their family together. JL as a good looking man, with a big heart, had a great relationship with grandkids and by telling the stories of his experiences was trying to teach them what he had learned during his life.
Next, the author is mentioning whatever she has learned from JL, like take responsibility for who you choose to be, and calling him The Silent Leader along with the leadership lesson which means what you do make people follow you, not what you say.
The West Point Tour in this section, JL referred a lot to West Point, where he had received his most of his experiences from. the author has this tour with Captain Zachary, who helped her to take the tour and get to know the place where her stepfather liked the most.
This book contains both sad and happy stories told by JL's friends and family, filled with Inspiring Life Lessons from a soldier, husband and a stepfather. Expecting The Good was the first book in its genre that I really enjoyed reading, I admit that I would never think to enjoy reading this genre of the book before.
In the end, I'd like to thank the author Brigitte Cutshall for her service and all other soldiers who served for the land and sacrifice the best part of their lives to protect our families, and also for giving me the honor to review her newest book, in exchange for my honest and unbiased feedback.
http://3ee.info/expecting-the-good-bo...
October 30, 2018
A fun short read about a step-fathers impact on the lives he entered and didn't know he would change. It has a fun and personal look on the life of the author Brigitte and how not only her badass step-father was a highly decorated veteran but all around just an extremely fun, giving, and humorous man. She starts her journey of her step-fathers backstory after his untimely death, and not only discovers more about him but also about her self.
November 18, 2018
An expose' of a Wonderful Man who was a Great Role model and Step Father. I would have liked to have this man.
December 3, 2019
Expecting the Good is a good memoir of a bad-ass. A hero and a great man. Well written and very interesting.
December 15, 2019
It was an enjoyable and for me as German informative book/biography about a "normal man" who became a hero.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing a copy!
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing a copy!
December 26, 2022
I like this short book, but it seems not quite sure enough.
The young lady we follow, Alexis, is shown running barefoot or in socks mostly, while her aunt jogs in proper supportive trainers. A word of advice about proper shoes would be good.
The narrative is simple and sometimes rhymes and sometimes does not. This makes it hard to judge the expected reading age. Alexis looks to be mid-teens, quite tall, and she doesn't need to tell anyone where she is going. Again, a word of advice about telling your family where you are running and when you expect to be home, would be useful. But the simplicity of the tale, illustrations and narrative, would put it at under nine years old.
Alexis jogs with her dog, which is great, and with her aunt, ideal. I'd have liked if they were shown waving at other girls of her own age, also joggers, to show that Alexis can make friends through this sport if she wants.
I am all in favour of girls getting outdoors and being sporty, and enjoying nature. Many young girls will enjoy the read and find it inspiring.
I downloaded a free ARC and chose to review in my own time. This is an unbiased review.
The young lady we follow, Alexis, is shown running barefoot or in socks mostly, while her aunt jogs in proper supportive trainers. A word of advice about proper shoes would be good.
The narrative is simple and sometimes rhymes and sometimes does not. This makes it hard to judge the expected reading age. Alexis looks to be mid-teens, quite tall, and she doesn't need to tell anyone where she is going. Again, a word of advice about telling your family where you are running and when you expect to be home, would be useful. But the simplicity of the tale, illustrations and narrative, would put it at under nine years old.
Alexis jogs with her dog, which is great, and with her aunt, ideal. I'd have liked if they were shown waving at other girls of her own age, also joggers, to show that Alexis can make friends through this sport if she wants.
I am all in favour of girls getting outdoors and being sporty, and enjoying nature. Many young girls will enjoy the read and find it inspiring.
I downloaded a free ARC and chose to review in my own time. This is an unbiased review.
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