Richard Howerton

Broschiertes Buch

Sparks from Lightning Bugs and Other Life Lessons

Beschreibung

What do sparks from lightning bugs, trying to outrun a storm, and having your lawn "forked" have in common? Each is the basis for a memorable story. Stories don't just entertain us-they connect us. From pain and grief to parenting humor and workplace shenanigans, our shared experiences help us forge stronger family relationships and connections with those around us. Our stories make us human. In Sparks from Lightning Bugs, author and storyteller Richard Howerton chronicles pivotal leadership experiences, funny short stories from the road, and unforgettable family activities. You'll witness good parenting advice, bad translations, and hilarious cross-cultural and cross-generational misadventures. And, like Howerton, you'll learn valuable lessons along the way, including: Why you should never leave home without a shovel Important parenting tips for handling an ill-timed penis joke Why American travel is one of the best recipes for making memories with family Why friends and food fights don't mix How storytelling and leadership can facilitate growth and connection Sometimes somber, frequently absurd, always poignant, the stories in Sparks from Lightning Bugs will fill you with joy, heartache, and hope. They'll make you laugh, cry, question your assumptions, wish you were there, and be grateful you weren't. And, Howerton hopes, they may even spark you to share your own stories.

Autor

Richard Howerton has been a preacher's kid, lawn boy, carpet cleaner, moving man, high school football player, telephone installer/repairman, real estate perc tester and lumberjack, quarry stone and asphalt weigher, construction worker, waiter, office worker, naval officer, hospital administrator, health system executive, Sunday school teacher, film critic, and writer. He married his college sweetheart, Janice Pope, with whom he now approaches a golden anniversary celebration with their three sons, two daughters-in-law, and four grandkids. A native of Lincolnton, North Carolina, Richard was raised in Blacksburg, Virginia. He and Janice have resided in Mount Airy, North Carolina; Durham, North Carolina; Chesapeake, Virginia; Oxford, North Carolina; Burlington, North Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Atlanta, Georgia. He majored in politics at Wake Forest University and holds a master's degree in health administration from Duke University. He and Janice now reside in the wonderful city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Richard Howerton
• Seitenzahl: 300
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. August 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 210mm x 140mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 370g
• ISBN-13: 9798986658803
• Artikelnr.: 65461913