Take Them By The Hand

By Jeff, Usher

Usher presents a parenting guide for teaching children how to be good people and become valuable members of society. (Christian) This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0976201437
• ISBN13: 9780976201434
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: L'Edge Press
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Think "Good to Great" blended with "Chicken Soup for the Soul" and you have "Take Them by the Hand".

"Take Them by The Hand: A Leadership Guide for Coaches" is a treasure box full of life affirming stories and helpful tips that readers can put into practice immediately. Rather than chapters the book is full of Stepping Stones, ten in all, each filled with true stories of the joys and trials of coaching children and youth sports teams. The principles and lessons shared in "Take Them by the Hand" can easily transfer into the classroom or the boardroom. They are life lessons applicable for any age. Think "Good to Great" blended with "Chicken Soup for the Soul" and you have "Take Them by the Hand". It is an easy read but one you that stays with you long after you finish reading. It will quickly become your favorite reference book the next time you have to make a speech; lead a devotion or gather your family around the dinner table.

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Jeff Usher has put together an inspirational guide not only for coaches in faith based youth athletic programs, but for mentors of children who are guided by faith themselves. "Take Them By the Hand" is a useful pragmatic tool for coaches of youth athletics. Usher recounts how he did not know the game of soccer at all when he began coaching children some 20 years ago, but shares with his readers very useful and pragmatic drills, exercises and coaching strategies of great value to youth coaches regardless of whether its a church league or a secular program. But for Christian based faith leagues this book is simply a must. Usher poignantly outlines the role his faith has played in bringing him to the this ministry and the more important role it plays in childrens' lives when they are exposed to the Word in conjunction with athletics. These lessons are funny, touching and most importantly spirtually inspiring. Even if you are not a coach now, you will think about it after reading this book. If you are a coach, you will be more inspired to continue, and better able to play a positive role in the enrichment of the children you are entrusted with. Finally, this book is a valuable tool for mentors of youth whatever the activity is. In the same vein of Tim Russert's "Wisdom of our Fathers" and Denzel Washington's book on mentors, Usher underlines the positive influence adults can have on the lives of children when they commit themselves to caring for and nurturing others. Be prepared to laugh, cry and feel your own spirit grow. Be prepared to be inspired. This is a wonderful, wonderful book.