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The Band Director's Lessons About Life: Volume 1 - 50 Parables on Life's Performance Cycle
It’s tough to find your way in the no-man’s-land between traditional religious dogma and New Age “woo-woo”. Spiritual author and speaker Donald Lee masterfully reveals a common-sense and universal view of spirituality in his new book of modern-day parables.
Do you feel adrift in a sea of conflict? Do you feel your life needs direction? Has your spiritual journey got you lost in the woods? “The Band Director’s Lessons About Life” offers simple advice and relatable stories from your friendly, neighborhood band director. Using music as a metaphor for life, each little parable begins with a story from school and ends with a reflection on the spiritual meaning of the story.
How
+ Find your path.
+ Be yourself.
+ Persevere through struggles.
+ Learn from failure, and
+ Love the process.
Fifty stories and reflections to pick you up, dust you off, and set you on your way. Or take five minutes before bed to read a parable. You’ll sleep with a positive, inspirational message in your mind.
Donald Lee draws on decades as both a band director and a religion teacher to expertly craft band room vignettes that are both entertaining and illuminating. Whether you’re a Sunday pew-warmer, a hermit monk, or a high-mileage astral traveler, you’ll find something to love, cherish, and chuckle at in these fascinating stories. Pick up your copy today!
“If you pick up this collection, consider that you found a treasure. I do. It both entertains me, and inspires me.”
Archbishop Gerard Pettipas, C.Ss.R
Archbishop of Grouard-McLennan
“The stories made me laugh. The reflections made me think. These lessons are for everyone.”
Joanne Byfield,
Journalist, Radio/TV Producer
Do you feel adrift in a sea of conflict? Do you feel your life needs direction? Has your spiritual journey got you lost in the woods? “The Band Director’s Lessons About Life” offers simple advice and relatable stories from your friendly, neighborhood band director. Using music as a metaphor for life, each little parable begins with a story from school and ends with a reflection on the spiritual meaning of the story.
How
+ Find your path.
+ Be yourself.
+ Persevere through struggles.
+ Learn from failure, and
+ Love the process.
Fifty stories and reflections to pick you up, dust you off, and set you on your way. Or take five minutes before bed to read a parable. You’ll sleep with a positive, inspirational message in your mind.
Donald Lee draws on decades as both a band director and a religion teacher to expertly craft band room vignettes that are both entertaining and illuminating. Whether you’re a Sunday pew-warmer, a hermit monk, or a high-mileage astral traveler, you’ll find something to love, cherish, and chuckle at in these fascinating stories. Pick up your copy today!
“If you pick up this collection, consider that you found a treasure. I do. It both entertains me, and inspires me.”
Archbishop Gerard Pettipas, C.Ss.R
Archbishop of Grouard-McLennan
“The stories made me laugh. The reflections made me think. These lessons are for everyone.”
Joanne Byfield,
Journalist, Radio/TV Producer
194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 21, 2019
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June 6, 2020
Using examples from his days as director of a high school band, author Donald Lee writes 50 parables that can be applied to anyone’s life, regardless of where they’re at on their spiritual journey. As in band, there are four stages in one’s journey: preparation, practice, performance, and reflection.
I did not rush through this book, choosing instead to read a parable in the morning and using the remainder of the day to reflect upon the message.
The author also taught religion at the same school, but this is not a religious book. Whether you want to begin or to continue your spiritual journey, this book is an excellent resource to accomplish just that. There are great takeaways from this book even if you are a non-religious person.
The only thing I didn’t like about the book was its cover. It just appears too formal and not very welcoming to me. The only reason I purchased it was after reading a friend’s review. So glad I did.
I did not rush through this book, choosing instead to read a parable in the morning and using the remainder of the day to reflect upon the message.
The author also taught religion at the same school, but this is not a religious book. Whether you want to begin or to continue your spiritual journey, this book is an excellent resource to accomplish just that. There are great takeaways from this book even if you are a non-religious person.
The only thing I didn’t like about the book was its cover. It just appears too formal and not very welcoming to me. The only reason I purchased it was after reading a friend’s review. So glad I did.
September 29, 2020
This book is such a great pick-me-up, with gentle reminders for living a happy and spiritual life. The read, as well as the tips, were simple yet profound. It’ll be a book to keep on the shelf and re-read every year!
This is a book for any age, and anyone, but especially for the music lover. (Or perhaps anyone considering putting their kids in music ;)
(It brought me back to band class memories, and remembering the skills and knowledge that were truly being shared, beyond the notes and concerts.)
Thank you Donald for this gift to the world. Your teachings will live on to positively influence many in this inspirational little book. What a gem!
This is a book for any age, and anyone, but especially for the music lover. (Or perhaps anyone considering putting their kids in music ;)
(It brought me back to band class memories, and remembering the skills and knowledge that were truly being shared, beyond the notes and concerts.)
Thank you Donald for this gift to the world. Your teachings will live on to positively influence many in this inspirational little book. What a gem!
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