Seventy Summers, The Story of An Extraordinary Friendship - Book One: Confidence

by Andy Stangenberg, Ann Wilson (Editor)

Sometimes you need a little help learning to believe in yourself. And it can show up in the most unexpected ways. Robbie Berger has stalled out in his life and career, hoping for a fresh gust of wind to take him in a new direction. When he arrives at the home of his latest senior care assignment, Robbie has no idea he s about to meet someone destined to change his world. The new client unfolds a remarkable tale of a corporation run aground, a twelve-year-old boy convinced he ll always be a loser, and a sage owl whose wisdom may shift the future for them all. This story-within-a-story is about the boundless possibilities that arise when we learn to ask the right questions, set priorities that match our values, and go after the things we we want in life with unstoppable gusto.

197 pages, Paperback

Published December 28, 2018

Reviews

[Torie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was given this book as a leadership development assignment. I definitely took the messages about confidence away from this read, but I did feel that some of the messages were redundant. I found myself skipping through paragraphs where I felt I had received the point and just wanted to move on.

This book is three layers; it’s a story within a story within a story. I couldn’t grasp why the author set up three different storylines and had two different storytellers essentially telling the same tale.

There are many great quotes throughout the book, so the author’s work as a life coach and motivational speaker shine through as you read each chapter. There are many lessons learned by Keagan, the main character, and many of them can be applied to each of us regardless if you’re a seasoned veteran at your work or just starting high school. It reads like a YA novel, but did make for a good leadership development read as well.

[Jason Deville · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an excellent and easy read. The author does a great job of integrating lessons into a story that is captivating and fun. I recommend this to, well, anyone. Everyone has needed a little boost of confidence at some point in their journey. Thank you Andy!