The Band Director's Lessons About Life: Volume 1 - 50 Parables on Life's Performance Cycle

by Donald Lee

242 pages

“Lessons About Life” is a spiritual self-help book of modern-day parables. Through classroom vignettes, the author shines a spiritual light on everyday experiences and draws spiritual lessons from the mundane events of life. Put it beside your bed for a 5-minute inspiration before you drop off to sleep—a little boost along your spiritual journey!

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About the Book
It’s tough to find your way in the no-man’s-land between traditional religious dogma and New Age “woo-woo”. Spiritual author and speaker Donald Lee masterfully reveals a common-sense and universal view of spirituality in his new book of modern-day parables. Do you feel adrift in a sea of conflict? Do you feel your life needs direction? Has your spiritual journey got you lost in the woods? “The Band Director’s Lessons About Life” offers simple advice and relatable stories from your friendly, neighborhood band director. Using music as a metaphor for life, each little parable begins with a story from school and ends with a reflection on the spiritual meaning of the story. How to: Find your path. Be yourself. Persevere through struggles. Learn from failure, and Love the process. Fifty stories and reflections to pick you up, dust you off, and set you on your way. Or take five minutes before bed to read a parable. You’ll sleep with a positive, inspirational message in your mind. Donald Lee draws on decades as both a band director and a religion teacher to expertly craft band room vignettes that are both entertaining and illuminating. Whether you’re a Sunday pew-warmer, a hermit monk, or a high-mileage astral traveler, you’ll find something to love, cherish, and chuckle at in these fascinating stories. Pick up your copy today! *"If you pick up this collection, consider that you found a treasure. I do. It both entertains me, and inspires me."* Archbishop Gerard Pettipas, C.Ss.R. Archbishop of Grouard-McLennan "Lessons About Life is a well-written, insightful, inspiring work of art presented in a thoughtful, thoroughly enjoyable way. It's timely and highly applicable in today's world. Donald's students were blessed, and now readers will reap the same benefit." Michele Preisendorf, Editor with Eschler Editing *"The stories made me laugh. The reflections made me think. These lessons are for everyone."* Joanne Byfield, Journalist, Radio/TV Producer
Reviews
“Every chapter is a gem that helps one become a better person, a better student, and a better teacher. This was a thoroughly enjoyable read from cover to cover. I will recommend this work to all my music education students. Bravo Donald!” - Dr. Tom Dust Professor - Secondary Music Education University of Alberta "I’ve only read two books this year and I’m glad Donald’s "Lessons About Life" was one them! I was truly moved by its powerful message. If you need a little boost in your life, this is the book for you." - Neil Wilkinson Past President, Toastmasters International “Someone who can incorporate life lessons into band classes really does impart ‘life-long learning’. The stories made me laugh. The reflections made me think. Reading his parables is like watching a musical—songs spring from nowhere. In this case, it’s spiritual lessons that spring from mundane encounters. These lessons are for everyone.” - Joanne Byfield, Journalist, Radio Host, TV Producer
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About the Author
	Donald Lee is an author, speaker, spiritual teacher, economist, band director, and musician—a real Renaissance Man. Donald melds his decades of experience as a band director and religion teacher along with his life-long spiritual quest to weave a book of modern-day parables: shining spiritual light on ordinary life.