“Teach them the quiet words of kindness, to live beyond themselves. Urge them toward excellence, drive them toward gentleness, pull them deep into yourself, pull them upward toward manhood, but softly like an angel arranging clouds. Let your spirit move through them softly.”
― Pat Conroy, The Prince of Tides
When I mentor, I seek to listen, and to respect them, and honor their voices. Perhaps for the first time, they are listened to.
I’m being mentored, too. I have sent my book manuscript to an editor and have begun the publication process at CreateSpace, at Amazon. The kind folks there are gently guiding me through the process. I hope to see the book out in the world at the end of December. More updates to follow, on this new journey in life. Mentoring Boys to Men: Climbing Their Own Mountains will soon emerge from my cocoon!
Neal Lemery 
After years of working in law enforcement, I found that we always end up dealing with the same people over and over. The problem is that we dont take the time to engage in conversation with that person to find out where the source of the problem really comes from. The book was an eye opener for me and I think that more people in law enforcement should take the time to read it.
I have found that author to be a great person for opening his heart and mind to these young men that see no future for themselves.
Great job in mentoring and sharing your stories.