Inspiration for Greeks [Paperback]

Anthony J. D'Angelo (Author), Rick Barnes (Author), Damien L. Duchamp (Author), Lisa Fedler (Author), Monica Lee Miranda (Author), Rick Morat (Author), Beth Saul (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 20, 2001

Stories of Encouragement, Humor and Motivation by Greeks for Greeks. This book is jammed packed with stories that will inspire any Fraternity Man or Sorority Woman. It will help you to renew your own vision as you learn from other Greeks from across the country. Reflect on the challenges, fun times, frustrations and intangible rewards that come from the unbreakable bonds of Sisterhood and Brotherhood.

$1.00 of every book sold will be donated to The Association of Fraternity Advisors. This is the second book of The Inspiration Book Series. Other titles include: Inspiration for Resident Assistants, Inspiration for Student Leaders, Inspiration for LGBT Students & Their Allies, Inspiration for New Students, Inspiration for Student Affairs Professionals and Inspiration for International Students.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Being Greek is a wonderful life-long commitment. This book offers an insight into some of these experiences." -- Melissa T. Flanagan, 2001 Association of Fraternity Advisors President

This book will touch and nurture the soul of any Fraternity Man or Sorority Woman who reads it. -- Mark Victor Hansen, Co-Author of The #1 NY Times Bestselling Chicken Soup for The Soul Series

About the Author

Anthony J. D'Angelo is a brother of Theta Chi Fraternity. He is the founder of The Collegiate EmPowerment Company and the creator of The Inspiration Book Series.

Rick Barnes is the Director of Special Projects for Student Affairs at Texas Christian University and is a member of FarmHouse Fraternity.

Damien L. Duchamp is the Assistant Director of Student Life Programs at Indiana State University and is a member of two Greek organizations, Sigma Beta Chi Fraternity and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Lisa Fedler is the Director of Member Services for the North-American Interfraternity Conference and is a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority.

Monica Lee Miranda currently serves as Director of Greek Affairs at the University of Rochester and is a member of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Rick Morat is the Director of Student Activities and University Center at University of the Pacific and a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Beth Saul is the Associate Director for Greek Life at the University of Southern California and a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: The Collegiate EmPowerment Company (November 20, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0964695723
• ISBN-13: 978-0964695726
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #953,883 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Book of Inspirational Stories, July 15, 2002

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Rick Barnes (Fort Worth, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inspiration for Greeks (Paperback)

Fraternity and sorority membership is honestly a lifetime commitment, but for most of us it began in college. This book brings back loads of memories of all that is good about these organizations. The stories included in "Inspiration for Greeks" are a reminder as to why our organizations exists.

It is important that the current members and leaders of these organizations spend time addressing the challenges that are faced by fraternities and sororities. This book goes back to the basics and addresses the reasons why most of us joined. Leadership, scholarship, fellowship -- opportunities for inspiration throughout our years as undergraduates...continuing for a lifetime of membership.

This paperback is a collection of inspiring and insightful stories. Those actively involved in fraternities and sororities will recognize the names on the cover as well as the names associated with many of the stories. The stories are encouraging, motivational, humorous, touching and even serious.

This book should be on the shelf of every member of the fraternity and sorority community, young and old alike.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The other side.... Greek life, June 24, 2002

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Shane Windmeyer (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inspiration for Greeks (Paperback)

We often hear only the negative aspects of Greek Life and how awful an experience it can be, especially if you're gay, lesbian or bisexual. While there is still much homophobia in the college Greek system, I was glad to read the positive perspective expressed by a gay man who came out to his brothers.... indeed, the world, Greek Life is changing for the better and this book sheds light on stories that will continue to inspire and change the future...

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for parents of potential Greek members!, May 21, 2002

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Damien L. Duchamp (Terre Haute, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inspiration for Greeks (Paperback)

Every year, thousands of parents send their children off to college. Some near, some far... but most out of reach when it comes to the decisions they may make once on campus. One of the choices they will make is whether or not to join a fraternity or sorority. This book provides great insight to the kinds of experiences a son or daughter could have as a Greek. In an era where the negative press outweighs the positive, it is refreshing that some good stories go to print. Inspiration for Greeks has the potential to ease the fears of parents who may know little to nothing about the college experience. If you're a parent, read it for yourself and send it with them when they go. They'll thank you for it!