The Obstacle Course [Paperback]

Neal Voron (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2, 2005

The Obstacle Course is an entertaining and enlightening fictional self-help/inspirational story about an old but untraditional teacher, Dr. Ernest Acton, who takes his students - and YOU, the reader - on an adventure towards self-growth and personal development. It is a fun, insightful primer for success in the "obstacle course" of life! This fast-paced story by Neal R. Voron will challenge the "routine" and keep you guessing about what will happen next! And, it may just provide the impetus to help you and those you love to confront your own personal challenges. Readers, including educators and developers of leading self-improvement web sites, are enthusiastically embracing The Obstacle Course: ¿ "I''m a firm believer that - right along with teaching math, reading, and history - our schoolsand universities should be teaching the ideas that are shared in this novel. Everyone canbenefit from the lessons that Dr. Acton teaches in The Obstacle Course. Neal R. Voron has a winner in this book... and, in this case, you''ll receive the rewards inyour life from applying the principles shared." Josh HindsCEO, GetMotivation.comPublisher, "Let''s Talk Motivation!" newsletterhttp://www.GetMotivation.com ¿ "I have studied and published self-help information for many years, and rarely do I seesomething as unique and fresh as The Obstacle Course. Its story format is fun and entertaining to read, while making it easier to understand andremember the lessons... And

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From the Author

Life is an obstacle course. Every day, there are paths to choose, challenges to face, decisions to make. There are circumstances and events you can control and others that you cannot. How you view things and the attitudes you hold towards them can make a huge difference in determining your success and happiness.

This fictional story illustrates these themes by seemingly putting the reader right into a class about dealing with life's happenings and the things you would like to happen. Dr. Ernest Acton, the teacher, is full of surprises and dispenses his wisdom in most unusual -- and entertaining -- ways.

Students, teachers, personal development and business professionals, and others have found the adventures of Dr. Acton and his class to be enjoyable and worthwhile. The story even inspired a musician to create "The Obstacle Course Musical", scheduled for release as a CD album in 2005!

The inspirational/motivational novel is well-suited for individual, classroom, reading group, and sales organization use. The book includes study/discussion questions, plus a listing of "Dr. Acton's Class Notes".

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About the Author

Neal R. Voron, author of The Obstacle Course, is a writer, lyricist, and entrepreneur who believes in the power of communications to "make a difference" in people''s lives and in society as a whole.Neal is the president of Voron Communications, Philadelphia, PA, and the co-founder, with Joseph F.M. Pokorny, of RyKy Records (tm). His writings, song lyrics, and creative Internet communications ventures are all part of Voron''s efforts to share the benefits of his personal experiences and creative insights with a global audience. He has helped to educate and benefit thousands of visitors to web sites he has developed. Besides The Obstacle Course, Neal has written The Spider's Dream Web, a mythical story for children and web lovers everywhere about the birth of the Internet's World Wide Web, and The Musician's Christmas Dream, a Christmas story about a musician''s dream to share his music with the world. He has co-written several songs and provided the inspiration for others. The Obstacle Course itself was the inspiration for The Obstacle Course Musical CD album by Joseph F.M. Pokorny. Voron earned a bachelor of arts degree in Journalism and Communications in 1983 from Point Park University. He is a 1979 graduate of Central High School, Philadelphia, PA (238th class). Neal and his wife, Barbarann, a psychotherapist in private practice, reside in Philadelphia with their two children, Ryan and Kyle.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (February 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418447390
• ISBN-13: 978-1418447397
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,088,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mind Expanding, Fun and Joyful to Read, March 29, 2005

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Ken Foster - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Obstacle Course (Paperback)

This book is mind expanding, fun and joyful to read. The Obstacle Course in our own lives can be seen through the eyes of the author and if you are looking to grow your perspective on life, pick up this book.
Ken Foster, Author - Ask and You Will Succeed

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Learning Experience - A must read!!, March 15, 2005

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Marci (Phila) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Obstacle Course (Paperback)

The Obstacle Course" is written as a novel, but to me, as a person who has been in therapy for clinical depression, it is more of a self-help/inspirational book.

The seemingly simple teaching method Dr. Acton uses enables his students to overcome obstacles they hadn't even thought of as being obstacles. By doing this and by using his unique teaching methods, Dr. Acton is able to instill in his students confidence and self-awareness that obstacles and the path to overcome them are truly possible. He also instills in his students a deep feeling of self-worth and compassion that is truly inspiring.

I highly recommend this book to anyone, young or old, simply because it makes you feel good - and that is a rare commodity in the times we live in.

5.0 out of 5 stars I've read it several times already..., March 15, 2005

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Josh S. Hinds "joshhinds" (Alabama United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Obstacle Course (Paperback)

I've read this book several times now and I enjoy it immensely each time I do. With each read I find myself learning something new, or gaining some new perspective on life that I didn't pick up the first time around. I expect this to be one of those books that sits in my personal development library for a very long time... Josh Hinds - GetMotivation.com