Unexpected Conversations with Teenagers: A Spiritual Journey with Young Minds

by Charles C Ledbetter

Overview

You will laugh and cry at the stories in this heartwarming, candid, and unforgettable look at the author's experiences over thirty-three years working with teenagers. This memoir unfolds with a host of characters and vignettes telling the stories of modern-day teens on a journey from ninth grade to senior high graduation as these 'wannabe' grownups become accomplished, successful adults - or not. Despite various advantages of race, wealth, and education, some of the teens find their way to the 'under construction' list.
Enjoy the author's observations and insights of dealing with today's teenagers as they experience joy, love, courage, and challenges of life or death on life's spiritual journey.
This honest, relatable, and sometimes comic tale of teens becoming adults provides a thoughtful meditation for anyone interested in youth and the challenges of their spiritual development. Enjoy this book on faith, fortitude, and fun as the author negotiates the rocky paths of teenagers on their spiritual paths. Follow the author from a nervous, neophyte teacher through the development of themes, topics, and role models that work in teaching life's lessons to teens. The author's style and approach created a safe, but challenging learning environment for teens and gives the reader guidance in relating to teens.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781732933927
Publisher:	Ledbetter Land and Cattle Company
Publication date:	02/11/2019
Pages:	210
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Charles C. “Charlie” Ledbetter recently retired from a legal and consulting career spanning over forty years. As a national business leader for one of the world’s largest benefits consulting firms during the last fourteen years of his career, Charlie directed a team of consultants advising clients on legal, accounting, compliance, and investing matters relating to 401(k) retirement plans.
As the Trail Boss for the Ledbetter Land & Cattle Company, Charlie is an accomplished public speaker, consultant to businesses, and author/publisher of nonfiction memoirs.
An avid reader and volunteer, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Baylor University and a Juris Doctor degree from the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver. He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Charlie is a life-long United Methodist and member of Hope United Methodist Church in Greenwood Village, Colorado where he taught senior high Sunday school for thirty-three years, served as church historian, and in 2007 received the Sam Day Award for outstanding volunteer service to his church. He served eleven years on the board of directors for the United Methodist Foundation for the Rocky Mountain Conference, and currently serves as the chair of the Investment Committee for the foundation.
Charlie is married, lives in Denver, Colorado near his two sons, enjoys attending activities of his four grandchildren, and is an avid photographer. He has traveled extensively -- visiting five continents and twenty-six countries worldwide.