Book Launch – Who Am I to Change the World by Peter Brookshaw
Major Peter Brookshaw will launch his new book, Who Am I to Change the World?, next Saturday, 27 July, at Morley Salvos, Perth, where he is the Corps Officer. Peter gives a glimpse into the book with this excerpt below
BY PETER BROOKSHAW
If you want to change the world, you have to get off the couch.
There, I’ve said it. I’ve laid it out right from the outset. You cannot change the world sitting on the couch. You may well read this book on the couch, but you cannot implement its ideas by staying on the couch. This book is about growth. It’s about looking at core principles that will help identify ways to grow and develop into the person you are meant to be.
In essence, this book is about getting off the metaphorical couch of mediocrity and taking life by the horns and changing the world. I believe that God has placed within everyone the capability to do something significant and life on earth is so short, so let’s start on it now. The days are too limited to be coasting through the years without identifying how we can take the opportunities before us so we can grow far beyond where we are now in our spirit, mind and body capacities to make a positive difference in our world.
But before I go any further, what has all this got to do with the couch? The couch is a metaphor. A picture that helps us identify that we are not necessarily reaching our full potential in life ...
When we look at the global environment in which we live we can see that the world needs changing. I’m excited to think that this book might at least play some small part in empowering someone to grab hold of their potential and the opportunities to run like crazy to an amazing people impacting finish line.
Do you want to change the world – your immediate world, or even the wider world? If so, will you let me help you to get off the couch?
To read more, you can purchase the book at the 27 July launch for the special price of $20.
The book is also available from Salvationist Supplies and bulk orders from Salvos Publishing.
Territorial Commander Commissioner Miriam Gluyas has fully endorsed the book.
“If you are feeling like your life has got into a bit of a rut, that you are living a life of mediocrity, instead of significance, then this book is for you!” Miriam said.
“Peter Brookshaw presents a holistic approach to personal development, so that each of us can live life to the full. I love that it is so practical, with exercises, goals to set and achieve, with great illustrations and check-ins along the way.
“Peter lives out personally, what he writes and acknowledges that self-development is not always easy. However, I believe that we all need to pursue Jesus’ directed growth.
“I encourage you to read his book and to also have a friend read it so that you stay accountable, helping to ensure you don’t just get off the couch, but you have the courage to stay off it.”
Pete, himself, said his prayer is that his book will impact people to the extent that they put their faith into action and live out their potential in Christ.
“Bringing lasting joy, fulfilment, peace and care to the world doesn’t come through staying on the couch or by simply climbing the corporate ladder, making large sums of cash, paying off our mortgage and having great holidays,” he said.
“When we look at the global environment in which we live we can see that the world needs changing.
“I’m excited to think that this book might at least play some small part in empowering someone to grab hold of their potential and the opportunities to run like crazy to an amazing people-impacting finish line.”
