Standards of Excellence:  for students of life
paperback

102+ xviii pages [120 pp.]

About the Book

Standards of Excellence:  for students of life is a collection of writings by a Canadian high-school teacher, Allan Wilson. This is simple and straightforward advice, from someone who has faced many difficult life challenges, including the death of a young teenager, the author's only child, Josh.   After the loss of the author's son, his perspective on what really matters in life crystallized. This is an advice book with writings structured to help young people.  It is particularly directed to high school students.  The writings, like a kind and reasonable parent, will motivate and inspire. Arm your children, from your youth to your adult children; permit them to dream, to learn from their failures, and to find strength in their journey of life. 

Blue Grama uses 100% recycled, 50-100% post consumer waste, chlorine free paper publishing the most environmentally sound manner books possible.

About the Author

Allan Wilson

Cover Image

“Ontario Sunset” photograph in cover image © Sandy Wilson.

Table of Contents

BOOK CONTENTS

Table of Contents (pdf) Publisher’s Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Standards of Excellence     The Main Idea    How To Get There    What is like to Experience Excellence?    The Standard    Wonderful and Dangerous Guidance and Excellence in Personal Relationships    Eight Lessons:    Be Careful in Relationships    Retain Your Power    Count Your Money    Consider the Stupidity Factor    Secure Your Money    Behave Like Someone’s Watching    Live Modestly    Face the Hard Things Justice and Excellence Wealth and Excellence in Worldly Relationships    Conjuring Wealth Out of Dust    The Factory of Civilization    The One and the World: Foundations and Discipline       Foundation One: Support Life       Foundation Two: Act Rightly       Discipline One: Endure and Abstain       Discipline Two: Slow Down The End    How Do I Know?    Don’t Be Afraid The Justification    The Elusive Butterfly    Rebellion and War    Meditation    Teachers, Education and Experience    Europe    Twentieth Century History    Sandy and Josh    Thirteen Years in Business    Teaching    Two Philosophies      The Hardest Journey of Our Lives       Walking Upright Through Fire       Do Not Ask       Beyond Cancer Summary of Blessings    Bless Them    Bless You Endnotes Bibliography

AUDIO A CD is not available for this title, however an audio file of the author reading will be available on a BGP Corp. promotional CD. CD information will be made available at the publisher's website.

Introductory Text:

• Dedication
• Foreword
• Preface
• Acknowledgements

Introductory Pages

Sample:

Bless Them (pdf) / (jpg)

Reviews

Miscellaneous Reviews

"This is a book which speaks from the heart. Reading it can awaken your feelings and help you to come alive to life. When you finish reading start your writing your book of life and remain aware of your reasons for living." Bernie Siegel, MD; author Prescriptions For Living and 365 Prescriptions For The Soul.

"I have really enjoyed his words — sincerity is absolutely palpable. " Dr. Pamela S. Hinds, Coordinator of Nursing Research and Associate Director of Research for Behavioral Medicine.   Read her comments:  To All Students of Life.

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Readings

Standards of Excellence Launches

More reading / launch details will be provided on LACEY.

Orders

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