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THE BOOK - Friesen Press Best Seller My Love Affair with Fear is an inspirational memoir of how Brad uses fear to his advantage - of treating fear as an asset rather than a roadblock. Drawing on personal experiences, his powerful memoir is written as an example for others who struggle with fear - of conveying the importance of stepping into fear and taking positive actions, presuming that there are always ways to learn from one’s fear. His insightful memoir is shared with his desire to help others mitigate their own situations - that understanding transformative lessons come amid terrifying moments, and muses - “I don’t want to create boundaries constructed by fear which limit my potential.” Anna Maria Colivicchi, Forward Clarion Reviews
THE AUTHOR "As a long-time school principal, I’ve watched great teachers/coaches change “loser” lives into lifelong “winner” lives. They promote confidence, inspire commitment, nurture positive character, and build personal values. They help young people maximize their God-given gifts. In turn, those young people contribute to successful schools and positive communities. Many of them became teachers/coaches. Twenty years ago, I met the best teacher/coach I’ve ever known while on a Mexican vacation. Brad and I sat under a beach palapa and began years of meaningful discussions on leadership." - Tal Guppy, Former Principal, Washington
"You lead with a style and ability to pull the best out of people in the most supportive way of anyone I’ve ever met. It’s truly astonishing the effect you have on people, myself included. - Erin Mcintosh, University Coach
"Brad’s been a prophetic influence in my life—someone who sees gifts and potential in me and is “calling me higher” into its reality. He has an amazing ability to look into my life, discovering and articulating gifts and areas needing improvement. I am so grateful for him as a role model in my life." - Colin Kubinec, University Director of Athletics
"Brad’s experience in the field of canoe instruction and white-water rescue is without peer in the world today. I have been tremendously impressed with the worldwide reputation by which this amazing professional is known." - John Gallagher, Vice-president, USA National Association for Search and Rescue
"It truly is a treasure having a professor who treats us as a gift to the world rather than just another number. You inspire us to be more and to have limitless expectations for what we can achieve and who we can impact. I am so grateful for the endless life lessons I’ve learned from you. My whole experience in university has been positively influenced by you more than words can say." - Callie Ann Massee, University Student
"I am continuously amazed at the strength you and your entire family display, even through the death of your two sons - you somehow still make room in your hearts for others even in the toughest of times! The way you walk through these tough times is what I MOST admire you for. You remain soft-hearted, kind, genuine and humble, and you are always building others up! - Brooklyn Dyck, University Athlete
"Before I took your class, I wasn’t a believer that one class could change my life. I now stand corrected, as yours helped me get through the toughest term of my life. Your positivity and drive to become a better person completely blew my mind from day one, and I was soon adapting to that very way of thinking without even realizing it. - Natasha Graver, University Student
