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The Crew : Living A Meaningful Life
The Living A Meaningful Life,
is Book #9 in the “Living A Meaningful Life.” In order to best understand the storylines, back-stories, and full context, it is recommended that you first read Books 1 – 8.
The Living A Meaningful Life, is the 9th book in the epic book series, “Living A Meaningful Life,” a series for adults and teens of all ages. The Crew gives us a closer look into Rudy’s huge inner-circle of friends, and their antics. The Crew is another high-point in the series, as it chronicles Rudy’s growing success, but also a very emotional event which rocks his world. How Rudy handles this “event” will prove him worthy of his destiny. Highly emotional installment.
The Crew will stir within you deep emotions, and leave you contemplating your own life choices and possibilities. When we have the courage and discipline to ‘do the right things,’ for the right reasons, we are richly rewarded in ways that we cannot even imagine. While emotional, this installment is still full of fun moments and laughs.
LIVING A MEANINGFUL LIFE BOOK SERIES INSTALLMENT SYNOPSIS
This is a series for adults, but has many themes, stories, and lessons, that would be enjoyed by a teen audience as well. Through its down-to-Earth, emotional, and touching storylines, the series shows the importance of developing self-empowerment, and a person’s own deep character, through mentors, self-work, and ‘soul-families.’ The main theme is that of always ‘doing the right things,’ as a way of living a meaningful life. All installments within this series feature characters of all ages, from children to older adults. The series is neutral on religion and politics. There are tears of sadness, tears of joy, and lots of laughs. This is a series that changes lives.
Book #1, The Bench , is an important book that lays the foundation for the series. This installment provides the background for important mentors and characters featured in the series. This installment covers much of the main character’s childhood, as well as a number of the back-stories referred to later on.
Book #2, The Farm , is the more “juvenile” installment of the series, but is a critical book that provides the background on the most important mentor of the series, as well as many of the back-stories for the series. In this installment, the main character is a young teen. This is also a “coming of age” installment, where the main character realizes the meaning of leadership, and the importance of having a mentor.
Book #3, The Lake , is the installment where the main character transforms from a teenage child to a highly dynamic teenage young adult. This installment is a major turning-point in his life. His destiny is decided in this installment.
Book #4, The Favor , is the most pivotal installment of the series. Everything changes, and the main character’s future is laid out before him. Highly emotional and intense installment. The main character is now a young adult, and a new future star of the series is introduced.
Book #5, The Promise , is the ‘relief’ installment after the intensity of Book #4. The main character must accept his new life, and live up to his promises and obligations.
Book #6, The Sacrifice , reminds us that things can always change in an instant.
The Living A Meaningful Life, is the 9th book in the epic book series, “Living A Meaningful Life,” a series for adults and teens of all ages. The Crew gives us a closer look into Rudy’s huge inner-circle of friends, and their antics. The Crew is another high-point in the series, as it chronicles Rudy’s growing success, but also a very emotional event which rocks his world. How Rudy handles this “event” will prove him worthy of his destiny. Highly emotional installment.
The Crew will stir within you deep emotions, and leave you contemplating your own life choices and possibilities. When we have the courage and discipline to ‘do the right things,’ for the right reasons, we are richly rewarded in ways that we cannot even imagine. While emotional, this installment is still full of fun moments and laughs.
LIVING A MEANINGFUL LIFE BOOK SERIES INSTALLMENT SYNOPSIS
This is a series for adults, but has many themes, stories, and lessons, that would be enjoyed by a teen audience as well. Through its down-to-Earth, emotional, and touching storylines, the series shows the importance of developing self-empowerment, and a person’s own deep character, through mentors, self-work, and ‘soul-families.’ The main theme is that of always ‘doing the right things,’ as a way of living a meaningful life. All installments within this series feature characters of all ages, from children to older adults. The series is neutral on religion and politics. There are tears of sadness, tears of joy, and lots of laughs. This is a series that changes lives.
Book #1, The Bench , is an important book that lays the foundation for the series. This installment provides the background for important mentors and characters featured in the series. This installment covers much of the main character’s childhood, as well as a number of the back-stories referred to later on.
Book #2, The Farm , is the more “juvenile” installment of the series, but is a critical book that provides the background on the most important mentor of the series, as well as many of the back-stories for the series. In this installment, the main character is a young teen. This is also a “coming of age” installment, where the main character realizes the meaning of leadership, and the importance of having a mentor.
Book #3, The Lake , is the installment where the main character transforms from a teenage child to a highly dynamic teenage young adult. This installment is a major turning-point in his life. His destiny is decided in this installment.
Book #4, The Favor , is the most pivotal installment of the series. Everything changes, and the main character’s future is laid out before him. Highly emotional and intense installment. The main character is now a young adult, and a new future star of the series is introduced.
Book #5, The Promise , is the ‘relief’ installment after the intensity of Book #4. The main character must accept his new life, and live up to his promises and obligations.
Book #6, The Sacrifice , reminds us that things can always change in an instant.
189 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 2, 2022
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April 10, 2025
With a fading youth and mayoral responsibilities finally behind him, our narrator finally finds himself relaxing with his partner as he plans his future, beginning with a trip to Los Angeles.
As “The Crew” unfolds Rudy once again takes the lead as he teaches readers a thing or two about kindness, leadership, and caring. As this father and son pair embrace their similarities, they become heroes and role models not only to one another, but to everyone fortunate enough to read their story.
Empowering and always emotional, author Brian Hunter once again showcases the importance of living a meaningful life. As each installment unfolds, readers will continue to be stunned by the nuanced ways, both big and small, that they can make a difference. Whether it’s the $15 sitting in our wallet or the truck we’ve become endeared to, “The Crew” invites us all to have a meaningful impact.
Rudy has quickly made a name for himself in town, not just for his acts of kindness or his ties to the Carlisle Trust, but by the friends he keeps and the deep way in which he cares for them. Recognized by all, Rudy’s truck has become synonymous with his image. Often, Rudy can be found driving around town in his red truck, with the iguana in front, and a line of cars following him as the rest of his crew remain ever present. Yet, when one of his dear friends is taken too soon it’s the red truck, the symbol of Rudy, that he sacrifices so his friend is never forgotten.
From the little moments with the windows down, peacefully driving, to the big moments where we prepare to give it all up to make a difference, “The Crew” is a heartwarming reminder of what truly matters. As Rudy continues to show us how to leave a lasting impact, on the road to living a meaningful life, readers are once again left inspired and encouraged on their own path to being better.
As “The Crew” unfolds Rudy once again takes the lead as he teaches readers a thing or two about kindness, leadership, and caring. As this father and son pair embrace their similarities, they become heroes and role models not only to one another, but to everyone fortunate enough to read their story.
Empowering and always emotional, author Brian Hunter once again showcases the importance of living a meaningful life. As each installment unfolds, readers will continue to be stunned by the nuanced ways, both big and small, that they can make a difference. Whether it’s the $15 sitting in our wallet or the truck we’ve become endeared to, “The Crew” invites us all to have a meaningful impact.
Rudy has quickly made a name for himself in town, not just for his acts of kindness or his ties to the Carlisle Trust, but by the friends he keeps and the deep way in which he cares for them. Recognized by all, Rudy’s truck has become synonymous with his image. Often, Rudy can be found driving around town in his red truck, with the iguana in front, and a line of cars following him as the rest of his crew remain ever present. Yet, when one of his dear friends is taken too soon it’s the red truck, the symbol of Rudy, that he sacrifices so his friend is never forgotten.
From the little moments with the windows down, peacefully driving, to the big moments where we prepare to give it all up to make a difference, “The Crew” is a heartwarming reminder of what truly matters. As Rudy continues to show us how to leave a lasting impact, on the road to living a meaningful life, readers are once again left inspired and encouraged on their own path to being better.
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