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Douglas Tanner is a writer and poet and the author of six books. He lives in North Carolina with his wife, son Alec, two daughters, a small schnoodle named Snuffleupagus (Snuffy for short), and a yappy little poodle named Zoey. He has been writing since fifth grade when he began sharing his stories with friends.
Douglas studied at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri and Labette Community College in Parsons, Kansas, and has been a lead vocalist in rock bands; a radio DJ and news director; and a provisioning analyst and team leader with Sprint in Kansas City.
Doug's initial book, a creative non-fiction self-help manual entitled "A Truly Successful Life: Ten Principles for a Life of Meaning and Purpose," was published in 2008. He followed up with a middle grade/young adult series of inspirational horror novels; "Alec Kerley and the Terror of Bigfoot" (2013), "Alec Kerley and the Wrath of the Vampire" (2013), "Alec Kerley and the Roar of the Dinosaur" (2014), and a stand-alone short story, "Alec Kerley and the Haunted Christmas," (2016). The next novel in the series, "Alec Kerley and the Revenge of the Werewolf," is scheduled to be released in 2017. Doug's first adult novel, "Beyond the Void Darkly," a Christian time-travel love story, was published in July of 2016.
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
A Truly Successful Life: Ten Principles for a Life of Meaning and Purpose by Douglas Tanner consists of musings from the trenches of life, and presents a redefinition of success as something more than material abundance or professional accomplishments. The author shares it as ten principles which are effective for a meaningful and successful life. The book contains eternal truths and, if taken to heart and put into practice, these truths will help to improve the quality of life and bring joy and meaning into everyone’s lives. The author also reiterates our faith in God through this book, and will guide readers on how to prioritize their lives.
Everyone is incomplete without an awareness of the Creator, and they have to align themselves mentally, emotionally, and spiritually with Him. The topic is handled well by the author and his fluid writing style gives a good pace and movement to the book. The author also speaks about unconditional love, which is the highest form of existence in the universe, and how it is important to love without conditions, irrespective of whether the recipient deserves it or not. The personal anecdotes, and the straightforward and honest way of dealing with a relevant topic make the book an engaging and uplifting read. The book has all the tools and techniques that will guide readers in crafting a good and successful life. The book increases awareness and is a thought-provoking and insightful read that will take readers deeper into the heart of humanity.
