A Little Help With Your Compass: Words of Wisdom for the Grandchild I May Never Meet

by Sheldon Thomas

Overview

A Little Help with Your Compass is a guidebook for teens and young adults wanting to grow into the next phase of their lives with integrity and self-awareness. Written as a summation of Thomas' advice to his own son, it is full of practical real-world suggestions and reflections to help you develop character, discover your strengths, and navigate inter-personal challenges.

Thomas became a father at fifty, and he enjoyed both the closeness of the parent–child relationship and the imparting of wisdom that is often the role of a grandparent. From this unique vantage point, he developed a very reflective approach to parenting. His son urged him to capture his guidance and encouragement in this intimate and timely manual.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940186173830
Publisher:	FriesenPress
Publication date:	03/05/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	620 KB

About the Author

Sheldon Thomas is described by his friends as having lived a rather full life. His years have seen him become an athlete, a motorcycle enthusiast, an animal welfare advocate, a top militia recruit, a marksman, a labourer, a restaurant cook, a handyman, an author of magazine articles, a Manager of Water Distribution for a large city, a business owner, an MECP-recognized teacher/trainer, a husband, and a father.

He lives in Burlington, Ontario, Canada with his son.