Dear Austin – A Letter To My Son
by David M. Perkins
Leaving Home –
for college, for military service, or for a job.
It’s a milestone in the life of almost every child.
And a bittersweet crossroads for almost every parent.
What you say to your child at this critical moment, and how you say it, can be a welcome catharsis for you, as a parent, and a lifelong gift to your child. The letter in this book is how David Perkins chose to say goodbye to his son as he left for college. He does not hold it up as a template, or even as an example, for others. He only wants you to know that it made this important rite of passage easier for him to navigate. How his son feels about it may not be known for some time.
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What Professionals Have to Say About Dear Austin –
“On the eve of his son’s departure for college, David Perkins wrote a wonderful, heartfelt, funny and wise farewell letter, jotting down everything he wanted to say about, well, everything – life, love, hopes and dreams, good choices, bad choices and the freedom to choose. It’s what every parent yearns to express. And it’s the perfect volume to press into your beloved child’s hands on graduation day.”
Jackie Burrell, About.com Guide to Parenting Young Adults, http://youngadults.about.com
“This book is so needed for every parent who thinks their child is going through the rite of passage into adulthood, no matter where that next step is leading. Dear Austin is a great resource to help parents begin to let go; it validates the necessity that it’s okay to let go. David Perkins does a beautiful job of letting parents know that it’s okay to feel nervous about this critical time in your child’s life, and to embrace uncertainty because, simply, there is no way around it.”
“David has the ability to combine humor and heartache, which left me in laughter and tears for all the right reasons. I loved the voice he invested in this book – real, genuine, from the heart, and mixed with confidence, anxiety, uncertainty, and vulnerability. As parents, we really need to embrace all, face all, and fear all. His letter has shown me the future of what my husband and I hope to become.”
Sonja Montiel, M.A., Educational Consultant, www.CollegeConfidence.com
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