• Author
  • Book
  • Story behind the book
  • Media Links
  • Reviews
Chris Trout

Chris Trout

About

Chris Trout, founder of Strengths in Focus, is an international speaker, writer and coach. His insights are grounded in a rich, thirty-year, hands-on exploration of strengths-focused work in education, family mediation, positive youth development and parenting. Chris’ highly acclaimed Strengths Ezine is read weekly across the US, Canada and around the world.

Commitment

Commitment

0.0
0 ratings

Description

<p>It’s hard to be committed to anyone when you don’t know whom to trust.</p><p>Alexis Toles, a former FBI agent turned undercover CIA agent, is quickly finding that out in Nancy Ann Healy’s newest political thriller, <i>Commitment</i>.</p><p>Alex embeds in a secret organization of intelligence operatives known as The Collaborative. Its partners include operatives from the CIA, National Security Agency, FBI, US Department of Defense, and an entanglement of foreign intelligence agencies.</p><p>It’s about half a year after the death of President John Merrow, a friend and someone she respected. But she remains committed to overthrowing The Collaborative as she works with a onetime adversary who believes the organization’s involved in the president’s death.</p><p>Meanwhile Alex; her wife, Cassidy O’Brien; and Cassidy’s son try hard to live as a family but must first overcome personal struggles, including a nasty custody battle with Cassidy’s ex-husband, Congressman Christopher O’Brien. The family has their own share of secrets that, if unleashed, could affect their hopes for the future.</p><p>There’s no place to turn without discovering people who are not who they claim to be. That can’t stop Alex. She must remain committed to the cause, both at home and as she works against The Collaborative.</p>

Story Behind The Book

Media Links

Reviews

<p>“What a gift! From the first words (&quot;bring it on!&quot;) to the last (&quot;and we thrive&quot;), Chris speaks with an authenticity and insight that can only come from having walked the talk. I wish every adult who parents, cares for and supports young people - and everyone who has known adversity - could experience the inspiration, the insights, and the sense of hope that fills this book. Inspired!”</p><p align="right"><em>Misty Stenslie</em><br />Deputy Director<br />Foster Care Alumni of America</p><br /><p>“I'm listening to Reflecting Strengths in my office right now. It's clear to me that EVERY juvenile probation officer in the world needs to hear this CD. I plan to incorporate it into my new employee orientation.”</p><p align="right"><em>Steve Nesky</em><br />Treatment Coordinator<br />Coconino County Juvenile Court,<br />Flagstaff, Arizona</p><p align="right">  </p> <p>&quot;Reflecting Strengths is such a powerful twist on how we look at and interact with our youth. I use the stories as conversation starters at weekly staff meetings. Looking at these reflections and talking about them in relation to the children we work with brings new life and energy into our daily interactions with them. Reflecting Strengths is a &quot;must read&quot; for anyone who has relationships with kids, no matter what age.&quot;</p><p align="right"><em>Diane Hancock</em><br />Child Care Administrator<br />Windham, Maine</p>