What people are saying
Jim and Jane Pratt set out to write a ‘how-to-succeed at life’ handbook for their kids who were about to graduate from high school. They did more than that – they in fact wrote an owner’s manual – important for every person who wants a shot at succeeding in life.
—Dr. David Twist, B.Sc., M.D., FRCPC, Chief of Anaesthesiology, Surrey Memorial Hospital, and Clinical Instructor, University of British Columbia
Our children have so many distractions and many live in a culture where values have become warped.Turtle on a Fence Post is a must-read for young people about to embark on their independent lives. Over the ensuing years, they will learn many life lessons, but Turtle’s 365 life lessons will accelerate that learning dramatically, save them time and, in some cases, embarrassment. Brilliant in its simplicity and powerful in its content – this is a sure bet.
—John Rothwell, Managing Director, Executive Vice President, and Head of Private Client Services, Canaccord Capital
Call it the student’s compass to the galaxy. In today’s fast-changing world, Turtle on a Fence Post provides valuable lessons to navigate everything from academics to careers to social events to relationships. Whether uplifting affirmations or etiquette tips, the authors point you in the right direction. The Pratts have set high standards… to see youth strive to fulfill their own individual goals.
—Brent Jang, Globe and Mail reporter, a National Newspaper Award winner, former editor-in-chief of U of Alberta’s The Gateway
Mr. and Mrs. Pratt have done such a fine job in offering perhaps the best gift to their children. Turtle on a Fence Post is one of the best self-help books I have ever read due to its simplicity yet extreme practicality based on the authors’ best experiences and observations in life as accomplished business persons and parents. I will certainly recommend it to my two young children as they are growing up, and will share it with my students and colleagues.
—Dr. Jacqueline Shan, Ph.D., D.Sc., ICD.D, Co -founder, President and Chief Scientific Officer, CV Technologies Inc., and co-inventor of COLD-FX™
This book belongs on the bookshelf of every high school graduate, and anyone who wants a jumpstart on success – young or old. It’s a quick read, but don’t let that fool you – it’s packed full of hints and lessons that will help any reader achieve their goals.
—Dr. Terry Zachary, inventor of the Handmaster Plus™, former touring golf professional and author of The Power of Golf
What an insightful daily manual for living a well-rounded and healthy life! I sure wish I had had this ‘manual’ when I left home. I can’t wait to give a copy to my daughter when she’s old enough!
—Brian Scudamore, Founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, 2007 International Franchise Association Entrepreneur of the Year, Fortune Small Business Best Boss Award winner and a five-time Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year finalist
A helpful and informative guide that inspires and guides the graduate as he/she embarks on the rest of life’s journey.Turtle on a Fence Post would be beneficial (maybe essential) to any high school graduate.
—Don Horwood, Retired University Basketball Coach, three time CIS National Champion, 15 national tournament appearances, three-time CIS coach of the year
Jim and Jane have not only focused on issues that high school graduates deal with, they have also courageously addressed the struggles which everyone faces regardless of age – vocations, relationships, entertainment, sexuality, ethics, morality, and also spirituality. Well done, Jim and Jane!
—Pastor Paul Fast and Betty Fast, his beloved wife of 50 years
Competing internationally as a part of Team Canada Beach Volleyball for 5 years,I have dealt with the excitement and also the many pressures and disappointments that befall a professional athlete. Often, a poignant thought, poem or ‘kick in the butt’ is all that is necessary to ‘get back on the horse’ after a week or month of letdowns. This book provides the reader with just that. For a daily dose of quality life lessons provided from a collection of highly successful individuals who have ‘been there’, I recommend this book. It’s a great guide – a unique dynamic of spiritual and social lessons.
—Rich Van Huizen, Canadian National Beach Volleyball Team member, professional beach volleyball player on FIVB tour from 2003 to present
A succinct, much-needed book that every young person should read. Turtle on a Fence Post is a concise, readable, how-to-live guide that high school graduates can use in everyday life, every day of the year, to make a successful transition to a meaningful adult life.
Steve Campbell, author, Third & Long: Men’s Playbook for Solving Marital/Relationship Troubles and Building a Winning Team (www.thirdandlong.ca) and President, Campbell & Company Strategies Inc. Public Relations (www.campbellpr.bc.ca)
