Peter F. Prout

Gebundenes Buch

The Swampland of Shame

How Mentors and Transformative Events Helped Me Navigate My Way Out of the Swamp

Beschreibung

This book is one person's authentically transparent story of exposure to shame, including his ongoing acquisition of knowledge and understanding, regarding ways in which shame can impinge upon our lives. In relation to shame, Peter writes from his own experiences and understanding, offering research and suggestions in the process, for dealing with the impacts of shame in our lives. Peter's motivation is to support all men in particular, as they commit to becoming more confident in themselves, and in their role in our communities. "Peter's story is brimming with energetic adventures and deep self-reflections, told with his infectious sense of optimism. He exposes the destructive power of shame and how it can be overcome, incorporating insights from some of the world's best thinkers."Luke Parnell, Musician, IT Specialist, father of two young boys. "A great read. Peter's story provides incredible insight into how experiences that bring shame impact both your childhood and manhood. As his former student, friend and colleague I have benefi ted from both Peter's leadership and vulnerability. Peter's honesty demonstrates his bravery and his desire to live a life of freedom."Kate Hewitt, Teacher, Business Woman, mother of three outstanding teenage boys.

Autor

Peter's background includes farmhand, shearer, welder, soldier, teacher, community consultant, university lecturer and researcher, mentor, and active service in Borneo in 1966 with the Australian Defence Force. Following his term of active service, Peter completed a BEd at the University of Western Australia and an MEd and PhD at the University of Alberta, Canada. Peter's academic career in Australia included high school teaching and leadership, teacher education and research at Edith Cowan University, leading para-church outreach among families, children, and youth, and leading teaching and mentoring services in East African countries. He also taught in Canadian universities and was employed on contract for twelve months at the Community Education and Development Centre at Western Michigan University, USA. His published work is focused upon community, mentors and mentoring, and the positive role of elders in communities.The Swampland of Shame: How mentors and transformative events helped me navigate my way out of the swamp, is Peter's first published book.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Tellwell Talent
• Seitenzahl: 348
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. August 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 570g
• ISBN-13: 9780228880202
• ISBN-10: 0228880203
• Artikelnr.: 65481370