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One Hit Wonder: The Real-life Adventures of an Average Guy and the Lessons He Learned Along the Way
Can we ordinary folks achieve extraordinary things? Kevin Kehoe is living proof it's possible. And he shows you how. It's the story of how one ordinary guy, one not gifted with genius or money, achieved extraordinary success. The book takes the reader on an inspirational journey that provides a practical path to personal growth by focusing on swimming in the deep end of the pool and shaping one's mind around the simple ideas of - excellence, service, responsibility, generosity, humility and sacrifice. It is a unique book that is best described by those who have read it. For example, Reader's Favorite says, the One Hit Wonder offers not only beautiful stories but classic nuggets anyone can use, as the author shares his journey embracing 21 Suggestions for Life. Or in a review by the Online Book Club... the book is an journey filled with humor, significant life experiences, and a boatload of lessons that address various aspects of business and life. The author narrates his encounters with honesty and bares his soul about his life, business, two marriages, and fight with cancer. The people at the Midwest Book Review wrote... One Hit Wonder serves up inspiration in a digestible form that makes it a hit not just for readers, but those seeking self-help inspirations... within the cloak of an "ordinary life" are nuggets of wisdom that serve as models for those who also seek to live better, more engaged, effective lives. Boston Globe Book Critic, Robert Braile says... I was especially taken by the author's buoyancy, for lack of a better term. I've been trying to come up with a better term for what I'm trying to describe, but I keep returning to buoyancy. His stories speak of good times and bad, offered with courageous honesty. It's a very impressive quality in writing and in life. Well done, Mr. Kehoe! And finally, his New York book editor wrote... phenomenal stories, fabulous sense of humor, famous "telling detail," dead-on honesty, and heartbreaking pathos. This book has got it all.You will want to read this book over and over just to lift you up and give you courage to persist in the pursuit of your miraculous one hit life.
324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 9, 2021
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July 19, 2022
𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙃𝙞𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 by 𝙆𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣 𝙍. 𝙆𝙚𝙝𝙤𝙚
👣You simply cannot develop as a human being without experience, as that is the only way to grow—through pain, through learning, and through struggles, as well as through love, happiness, and pleasure.
These things make us human, and it’s our humanity that allows us to pass our experiences on so that others may learn from them.
"𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐚, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧"
👣The mark of a good book is that the reader can't put it down, and when you do, you can't wait to get back to it. The mark of an outstanding book is that its words and ideas stay with you, and you find yourself thinking about them and their implications for the way you live your life.
👣This book is basically a memoir of an average guy like most of the people, who's not a celebrity or famous, just a regular average person sharing his pov's & lessons he acquired from his life. The guy who shows up, and, win or lose, tries to do the right thing.
👣 Throughout the thirty-seven chapters, each chapter has a separate event with some small insight about life and people, that might make you laugh or cry, and you might even see yourself in them.
👣The book is a amazing memoir that delivers life lessons with page turning humor and irreverence. It was a joyful read & it really lightened up my mood. I've read a lot of memoirs but this one is worth it. This might be a good fit for you.
👣You simply cannot develop as a human being without experience, as that is the only way to grow—through pain, through learning, and through struggles, as well as through love, happiness, and pleasure.
These things make us human, and it’s our humanity that allows us to pass our experiences on so that others may learn from them.
"𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐚, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧"
👣The mark of a good book is that the reader can't put it down, and when you do, you can't wait to get back to it. The mark of an outstanding book is that its words and ideas stay with you, and you find yourself thinking about them and their implications for the way you live your life.
👣This book is basically a memoir of an average guy like most of the people, who's not a celebrity or famous, just a regular average person sharing his pov's & lessons he acquired from his life. The guy who shows up, and, win or lose, tries to do the right thing.
👣 Throughout the thirty-seven chapters, each chapter has a separate event with some small insight about life and people, that might make you laugh or cry, and you might even see yourself in them.
👣The book is a amazing memoir that delivers life lessons with page turning humor and irreverence. It was a joyful read & it really lightened up my mood. I've read a lot of memoirs but this one is worth it. This might be a good fit for you.
April 21, 2026
One Hit Wonder: The Real life Adventures of an Average Guy and the Lessons He Learned Along the Way by Kevin R Kehoe is a grounded and reflective memoir-style book that draws meaning from everyday experiences. The author presents life through an honest and relatable lens, focusing on personal moments that shape character, perspective, and growth over time.
What stands out most in this book is its simplicity and authenticity. Rather than relying on extraordinary events, the narrative highlights the value of ordinary life experiences and the lessons embedded within them. This approach makes the content highly relatable, especially for readers who appreciate real life storytelling and practical life insights.
The writing carries a conversational and reflective tone, encouraging readers to pause and consider their own life journey. It emphasizes growth through experience, resilience through setbacks, and wisdom gained from reflection.
Overall, it is an easy to connect with and meaningful read that reminds readers that valuable lessons are often found in everyday life rather than exceptional circumstances.
What stands out most in this book is its simplicity and authenticity. Rather than relying on extraordinary events, the narrative highlights the value of ordinary life experiences and the lessons embedded within them. This approach makes the content highly relatable, especially for readers who appreciate real life storytelling and practical life insights.
The writing carries a conversational and reflective tone, encouraging readers to pause and consider their own life journey. It emphasizes growth through experience, resilience through setbacks, and wisdom gained from reflection.
Overall, it is an easy to connect with and meaningful read that reminds readers that valuable lessons are often found in everyday life rather than exceptional circumstances.
August 17, 2022
There is a lot of life advice coming from an average guy who has done a whole lot and experienced a whole lot. The author, Kevin, is great at writing. The flow of his sentences are easy to get through.
Each chapter focuses on one key story in his life that has a lesson to tell. There is not really a discernible structure to the book but each chapter is clear and concise. I think it's definitely a great book to bring on a trip with you, to read by the beach or in the hotel. It makes you think about your own life and how you can apply some of these lessons that Kevin has to teach us.
Each chapter focuses on one key story in his life that has a lesson to tell. There is not really a discernible structure to the book but each chapter is clear and concise. I think it's definitely a great book to bring on a trip with you, to read by the beach or in the hotel. It makes you think about your own life and how you can apply some of these lessons that Kevin has to teach us.
April 4, 2023
I was first acquainted with who Kevin Kehoe was at NCLC during a luncheon in his honor. A friend of mine was given this memoir and I borrowed it from him. The book is enjoyable, easy to read in chunks, and has great lessons and stories for anyone to learn. But what this book made me appreciate are the upstanding people who have come into my life and past through it. They have all taught me great lessons on how to be a decent human being and for them I am eternally greatful
December 30, 2024
Great read
I knew Kevin from Using Aspire software and always enjoyed listening to his advice. I wanted to read his book to get to know him better. This is a well written book and worth the read to pay respect to a great guy.
I knew Kevin from Using Aspire software and always enjoyed listening to his advice. I wanted to read his book to get to know him better. This is a well written book and worth the read to pay respect to a great guy.
August 14, 2022
We all have more than one hit!
Kevin does a great job sharing his life experiences. As you read his adventures think about what God has help you experienced in you life.
Kevin does a great job sharing his life experiences. As you read his adventures think about what God has help you experienced in you life.
February 1, 2022
Great Book. Super entertaining, inspirational and a page turner. I'm not a big book reader since I read all day online. One Hit Wonder was a pleasant surprise.
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