{"product_id":"book-fjke","title":"The Band Director's Lessons About Life","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book's for you!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a cross between \u003cem\u003eChicken Soup for the Soul\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAll I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eConversations with God.\u003c\/em\u003e If you liked any of those books, you'll love this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Band Director's Lessons About Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e author Donald Lee draws on his decades as both a band director and religion teacher to create modern-day parables from the classroom. People of any religious persuasion-or none-will be delighted and inspired by how these band-room vignettes shine a spiritual light on everyday experiences. The parables are short enough to read in the bathroom yet deep enough to ponder for days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery little event has a spiritual dimension-tuning the flute section, a terrible performance, a broken clarinet, and even the ugly band uniforms. You'll recognize the characters, chuckle at their misadventures, and maybe even learn something about yourself. If you've been a kid, if you love music, this book's for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat People Are Saying About, \u003cem\u003e\"The Band Director's Lessons About Life\"\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you pick up this collection, consider that you found a treasure. I do. It both entertains me, and inspires me.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArchbishop Gerard Pettipas, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Grouard-McLennan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The stories made me laugh. The reflections made me think. These lessons are for everyone.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoanne Byfield,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJournalist, Radio Host, TV Producer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Every chapter is a gem that helps one become a better person, a better student, and a better teacher. I will recommend this work to all my music education students. Bravo Donald!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDr. Tom Dust\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProfessor, University of Alberta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you need a little boost in your life, this is the book for you.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeil Wilkinson, Past President - Toastmasters International\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49432946639152,"sku":"BDfjke","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/fjke-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773412092","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-fjke","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}