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The “Give to Get” Philosophy
What does it mean to “Give to Get?” It is a philosophy and way of life that centers around selfless actions on behalf of others. The benefits are not known, yet returned to the giver. The first step in giving to get is the hardest because you have no idea what you are going to [...]
22Mar2009 | Steve O'Brien | 0 comments | Continued
The Character Elijah
In Elijah’s Coin, one of the main characters is Elijah King, a mysterious mentor who delivers a life lesson to the central character, Tom. In the process of their conversations, he gives Tom a coin. On his journey to learn the message, Tom encounters others with the same coin and tries to learn and [...]
16Jan2009 | Steve O'Brien | 0 comments | Continued
Elijah’s Coin: A Message to Young Men at Risk
It is no coincidence that the setting for Elijah’s Coin is Blacksburg, Virginia. I could have chosen Littleton, Colorado, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, or DeKalb, Illinois. All four of these locales, and tragically many others like them, were plagued by young men consumed by rage and indifference to the lives and well being of those around [...]
12Jan2009 | Steve O'Brien | 0 comments | Continued
The “Challenge” of Elijah’s Coin
In Elijah’s Coin the principal character is given a coin by a mysterious mentor. The coin bears some engraved letters, but other than possessing it, the main character has no idea what the coin is or what it is about. He encounters others with the same coin and slowly learns that possession of [...]
6Jan2009 | Steve O'Brien | 0 comments | Continued
Interesting view of Hitchens I'd never consider has you not shared it with me (us). I gather Hitchens lived in ...
I'd shared with Bob previously that I'd not explored much of his stuff. It's on my "list" now, especially ...
Lovely tribute Steve. I miss Hitchins as well. One quibble though, he never put ice in his single malt. 
A very nice summation Steve! Just what I needed to read this beautiful October morning! Onward for all of ...
Excellent points Dr. O'Brien, I often ask people the following question: "What percent of jobs within the U.S. require a ...
Thank you Deborah. So glad the book is making a difference in your classroom. 
My English and Ethics classes have read Elijah's Coin for the past two terms. Students describe the book as inspiring ...
Steve, I love your hound pick. I can see him walking from this group ,followed by our friend animal kingdom. ...
Hey Carrot Top, how the heck are you? You picked AK out that bunch of junk I'm not surprised. You ...