Donovan's Dream

Written for young AND old, this engaging story, along with alluring illustrations, may well encourage kids to feel confident to meet some of life's challenges. "Donovan's Dream" is a fun read for a child. And when a person reads it along with a child, important beliefs can surface, those that a child can grasp and practice. In his dream, building blocks go on different adventures. With teaching moments throughout the book, important values surface, such as showing kindness, respecting others (and yourself), and conquering your fears. The blocks also reveal individual gifts by being creative, strong, and pensive. My first book's success, Managing Conflict at Work, printed in 9 languages, led me to write "Donovan's Dream." After going around two roadblocks - surviving cancer and a debilitating stroke - it was time to just ... "Make It Happen." A portion of this book's proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.