Reader Reviews for Every Moment Counts
"In Every Moment Counts, David warms the heart, lifts the spirit and nourishes the soul with his insight into everything that makes us tick. His work is pure genius that will make you laugh, bring you to tears, and make you so proud to be a parent."
Laure Thore - Mother and Marketing Director for Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department
"These stories are an amazing collection of real life experiences that anyone with children can appreciate and understand. The way David made the connection between understanding children, being a parent, a coach and often a philosopher is ingenious. It is so neat that David has collected all these experiences into one book for everybody to enjoy. If you are a parent, grandparent, Little League coach, school teacher or anyone that loves watching children grow up, you owe it to yourself to read this book."
Howard Vainright - Husband, Father, and Retired Recreation Professional
"I look forward to reading David Lee's columns weekly. He writes of topics that as a parent, husband, and coach, I often wondered if anybody else thought or felt the same way. It is comforting to know that similar transgressions in life happen to others outside of my own personal world! David writes with a sense of calm that expresses a laid back approach that all of us can benefit in emulating as we move through life. His unruffled demeanor, honesty towards his own maturation process, and outcome recommendations encourage the reader to think through topics and also know that basic life skills from year to year never change. "
Todd Wilkinson - Husband, Father, and Retired College Baseball Coach
"After reading David's first column in the North Carolina Recreation and Parks News magazine many years ago, I first thought his wife had written it. Years later, it is still the first page I turn to. Being a recreation professional and a parent, David's writing hit home on so many levels. These are true life experiences that will make you smile, laugh, and sometimes shed a tear."
Brent Cornelison - Husband, Father, and Parks and Recreation Director
"David Lee is an exceptional columnist, a rare talent. He has the ability to write gut-busting funny pieces on everyday life. At the same time, he can also take a serious approach, reminding readers of what's important in this world. And readers have responded. They love him. They love his work. We're so pleased to be able to bring his keen insights to a broader audience."
Jon Jimison - Editor, The Wilson Daily Times
"Every Moment Counts will cause you to reflect on life and smile. The tales shared by David are true reflections on everyday life-be it work, kids, friends or love. Great reminders to appreciate the simple things."
Michelle Wells - North Carolina Recreation and Parks Association
"David has the unique ability to connect with a wide reading audience. As a father and grandfather, I can readily identify with many of his entertaining and amusing anecdotes. Furthermore, as a longtime resident of his former hometown and familiar with his family and many of his sporting situations, I really enjoyed the admission of lifetime lessons learned from his younger years. His stories bring back memories of my earlier years."
Dr. Jimmie Grimsley - Retired Emeritus, East Carolina University
"For years I've had the pleasure of enjoying the stories that David has written. His stories are humorous, entertaining, as well as inspiring. When you think you're the only one who's survived some of the trials and tribulations of parenthood, you can sit back and laugh through David's stories and realize we have all been there. Through his writing, you will be inspired, entertained, and reminded of your most important role in life --- being a parent."
Beverly Credle Garrett - Wife and Mother
"As a parent and a teacher, I found myself smiling as a I perused and delightfully related to each of these heartfelt accounts of life's journey. As a parent, I am reminded of my teenage years from various perspectives that have helped guide me through all the adventures of parenthood, and as a teacher, I am astounded with the insightful motivating connections into the teenage heart and mind."
Debbie Bass - Wife, Mother, and Middle School Math Teacher
"Every weekend I look forward to reading David's column in the newspaper. He has the ability to mix just enough humor into real life situations to make the column entertaining to read. You almost feel that you are experiencing the things that he is writing about. Sometimes, it will remind me of myself in earlier years. The unique thing about David's writing is that as you finish, there is always a message. It may be simple, it may be complex, but it is always positive and appropriate. I never finish David's column without the feeling that I have learned a life lesson and completely enjoyed a few moments of my Saturday morning."
Don Holt - Husband, Father, and Educator
Laure Thore - Mother and Marketing Director for Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department
"These stories are an amazing collection of real life experiences that anyone with children can appreciate and understand. The way David made the connection between understanding children, being a parent, a coach and often a philosopher is ingenious. It is so neat that David has collected all these experiences into one book for everybody to enjoy. If you are a parent, grandparent, Little League coach, school teacher or anyone that loves watching children grow up, you owe it to yourself to read this book."
Howard Vainright - Husband, Father, and Retired Recreation Professional
"I look forward to reading David Lee's columns weekly. He writes of topics that as a parent, husband, and coach, I often wondered if anybody else thought or felt the same way. It is comforting to know that similar transgressions in life happen to others outside of my own personal world! David writes with a sense of calm that expresses a laid back approach that all of us can benefit in emulating as we move through life. His unruffled demeanor, honesty towards his own maturation process, and outcome recommendations encourage the reader to think through topics and also know that basic life skills from year to year never change. "
Todd Wilkinson - Husband, Father, and Retired College Baseball Coach
"After reading David's first column in the North Carolina Recreation and Parks News magazine many years ago, I first thought his wife had written it. Years later, it is still the first page I turn to. Being a recreation professional and a parent, David's writing hit home on so many levels. These are true life experiences that will make you smile, laugh, and sometimes shed a tear."
Brent Cornelison - Husband, Father, and Parks and Recreation Director
"David Lee is an exceptional columnist, a rare talent. He has the ability to write gut-busting funny pieces on everyday life. At the same time, he can also take a serious approach, reminding readers of what's important in this world. And readers have responded. They love him. They love his work. We're so pleased to be able to bring his keen insights to a broader audience."
Jon Jimison - Editor, The Wilson Daily Times
"Every Moment Counts will cause you to reflect on life and smile. The tales shared by David are true reflections on everyday life-be it work, kids, friends or love. Great reminders to appreciate the simple things."
Michelle Wells - North Carolina Recreation and Parks Association
"David has the unique ability to connect with a wide reading audience. As a father and grandfather, I can readily identify with many of his entertaining and amusing anecdotes. Furthermore, as a longtime resident of his former hometown and familiar with his family and many of his sporting situations, I really enjoyed the admission of lifetime lessons learned from his younger years. His stories bring back memories of my earlier years."
Dr. Jimmie Grimsley - Retired Emeritus, East Carolina University
"For years I've had the pleasure of enjoying the stories that David has written. His stories are humorous, entertaining, as well as inspiring. When you think you're the only one who's survived some of the trials and tribulations of parenthood, you can sit back and laugh through David's stories and realize we have all been there. Through his writing, you will be inspired, entertained, and reminded of your most important role in life --- being a parent."
Beverly Credle Garrett - Wife and Mother
"As a parent and a teacher, I found myself smiling as a I perused and delightfully related to each of these heartfelt accounts of life's journey. As a parent, I am reminded of my teenage years from various perspectives that have helped guide me through all the adventures of parenthood, and as a teacher, I am astounded with the insightful motivating connections into the teenage heart and mind."
Debbie Bass - Wife, Mother, and Middle School Math Teacher
"Every weekend I look forward to reading David's column in the newspaper. He has the ability to mix just enough humor into real life situations to make the column entertaining to read. You almost feel that you are experiencing the things that he is writing about. Sometimes, it will remind me of myself in earlier years. The unique thing about David's writing is that as you finish, there is always a message. It may be simple, it may be complex, but it is always positive and appropriate. I never finish David's column without the feeling that I have learned a life lesson and completely enjoyed a few moments of my Saturday morning."
Don Holt - Husband, Father, and Educator
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