A moving and beautifully-told tale of parenthood but not as you know it. I just loved it.' Gillian McAllister Only naïve people change the world. Not much happens without a dream. A dream is never enough, but for something good to happen the dream must be there first – Robert Greenleaf. Izzo uses a combination of personal anecdotes, case studies, and expert insights to support his arguments. The book is well-organized, with each chapter building on the previous one to create a comprehensive understanding of the power of personal responsibility. Izzo provides practical advice and actionable steps that readers can take to increase their level of commitment, and he emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and personal growth. It is also full of examples of where I have fallen WAY short in my role as a man, husband, father, brother, and friend

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This is a story about digging deep for strength you never knew you had and finding magic in things that were there all along.I had the fantastic opportunity to hear and see Dr. John Izzo during a staff event at the company I work for early this year. Even though he wasn't able to join us in real life, he managed to keep us challenged through a 90 minutes videoconference. Kudos to him for pulling this off.

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Beth had me laughing and crying. I was incredibly invested in her journey and was left a blubbering mess at the end (and many times throughout). The characters around her are also so interesting!! I LOVED Albert (so wholesome and pure omg the way he always uses CAPS FOR HIS TEXTS and he calls emojis THE LITTLE PICTURES 🥺🥺) Whether you are a young man or are nearing the end of your life, my charge to you is this: press into the battle, fill But then an unspeakable tragedy turns her life upside down and she finds herself guardian to her teenage niece and toddler nephew. She's out of her depth and everyone's expecting her to fail, but with the stakes so high and people relying on her for the first time in her life she has to step up rather than give up. You know people who accept responsibility — aren't they great to be around?" vii, from the forward.Each of us face decisions and stages in life that demand courage. Big or little, complex or straightforward, these

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Vallen en opstaan is een ontroerend verhaal over groei, steun, het rouwproces, volwassen worden en vooral hoop. The storyline. It was just so well written. The book covers some heavy themes but it was done really well & just felt so heartbreakingly real 💔 I loved how Beth stepped up in her own way. Yes, she had to adapt, and she got it wrong a few times as most of us do, but she didn’t give up, and it was inspiring to see her grow. Cowardice asks the question, Is it safe? Expediency ask the question, Is it politic? Vanity asks the question, Is it popular? But conscience asks the question, Is it right?" Martin Luther King, Jr

Then there is Jory. Beth's best friend of over twenty years. A connection so strong, that ends up fraying, through a difficult time, as they both find it hard to talk about the crux of the matter. I greatly respect Family Life, it was a great resource for me in my role as a single father and still is for distributing articles on fatherhood to my students. Every child needs teaching training, modeling in the areas of character, relationships, identity, mission Unfortunately, it just reads like one cliché after another and I had a difficult time connecting with it. With each new generation, we have lowered our expectations for teenagers -- reject this mindset of our culture p76/78