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A priceless touchstone

by Karen Levin Coburn, Senior Consultant in Residence, Washington University
Co-author of Letting Go: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding the College Years

“Dear Austin is a gem, and Austin is a very fortunate young man. Your words of wisdom and loving thoughts provide a priceless touchstone as you encourage him to find his way, not follow yours. The photos, though unique to your family, evoke memories and smiles of recognition in all of us who have raised children.

I wish you well with your book and hope it finds its way into the hands of many parents who are launching their sons and daughters — deepening connection while letting go.”

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From one Dad to another, thank you.

from Jordan Rich, WBZ Radio Boston

“David Perkins expresses so poignantly what so many parents feel. It was an honor sharing the story of Dear Austin with my listeners, many of whom commented that the interview moved them to better communicate with their children. The book inspired me to write a letter to my 18-year old son, one of the most important letters I will ever compose. From one Dad to another, thank you David.”

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Thank you, thank you, thank you!

by David Salaun

“Dear Austin just arrived in the mail and I read it immediately. Now, my tears spot some of the pages. I have had all of the thoughts and feelings you wrote, about being a father. I don’t have the same writing skills to put them to paper as you have done.

My youngest son and last to leave, Zackary, is about to graduate from Marine Corps boot camp. I will give him your book to read on the flight home, March 12. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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Will have a direct impact on my son’s life.

by David Cisneros

“I just finished reading Dear Austin and I was truly amazed. As the father of an 8 year old boy, I know how critical it is that the things I do in front of him, the way I conduct myself, the values I instill in him, will become a part of his personality, his morality, and his individuality.

But, as I read this book, I found so many pieces that are missing in what I am teaching him, things I need to focus on, things that I take for granted.

Thank you, David, for writing this and for sharing it with the world. I know that I will take what you wrote and it will have a direct impact on my life, but more importantly, my son’s life.”

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I could feel the spirit of love.

from The Unread Reader

“Dear Austin – A Letter To My Son is a beautiful and touching letter from father to son; one in which I could feel the spirit of love soaring through the pages. The letter, which includes many family pictures, made me cry but also made me smile.

I’m not a parent yet, but despite my shortcoming and apprehensions, I hope to be one someday, and Perkins’ letter to his son offered me a comfort I cannot repay, one of encouragement and strength.

I’d like to offer Mr. Perkins my sincerest gratitude for allowing me to review Dear Austin. The personal feelings shared through the letter were very memorable.”

The entire review is available at The Unread Reader

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