Letters to Garrett: Stories of Change, Power and Possibility

by Robert E. Quinn and Garrett T. Quinn

Book Overview

When Robert Quinn's son Garrett went away to college, he was frustrated and wondered how he could shake off his feelings of depression and anxiety. It was a transition that was difficult for both... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787961159
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.4" x 1.1" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

How to be your best in business and life!

I really enjoyed this book! Written in the form of letters of advice to his son, a struggling college freshman, the 9 lessons that Quinn outlines in this book apply to anyone going through a transition at any age in any situation. Choose to make a difference, look internally, connect with others...Anyone who is struggling with transition at any age--in business or in life--will appreciate the lessons outlined in the book.

Inspiring!

I found Letters to Garrett to be a truly wonderful book and recommend it highly. When I started, I thought I wouldn't be able to identify with Garrett that much. I'm older than he is and know pretty much where I'm going in life. I was surprised then about how often I saw myself in Garrett. It pointed out that we face transitions much more often in our lives than we might think. It's not just the adolescence into adulthood, becoming a parent, changing jobs, mid-life crisis etc. Recognizing transitions when we're faced with them (rather than in retrospect) helps us navigate times of change and make better decisions.