“I was an accident-prone kid. Everyone in the family kept telling my mother, “Don’t worry, Gwen, he will grow out of it.” It took me awhile to grow out of being accident-prone. Actually, I went through cycles in which I would suffer a series of injuries and then go for a period of time with no injuries. It was always during these periods of time in which I managed to avoid inflicting pain and suffering on myself, that the family dared to dream that I had finally outgrown being accident-prone. T hose dreams proved to be false hopes. From kindergarten through the f ifth grade, I had three busted heads, a fractured left wrist, got buried in a snowbank, countless bumps and bruises, and one car that I hit. All of this was simply me, being me! It is a miracle that I survived my childhood. I was not a bad kid, just mischievous.”
– an excerpt from the book
ARPress is honored to publish “I Survived My Childhood: Yes, Miracles Still Happen!! (A Guide for Parents of Accident-Prone Children)” by Stephen L. Franklin Ed. D. This book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the ARPress website.
The memoir “I Survived My Childhood: Yes, Miracles Still Happen!!” by Stephen L. Franklin, Ed.D., recounts the experiences of the author as an accident-prone child during the 1960s and 1970s. In this narrative, Franklin shares humorous and engaging stories that illustrate the various mishaps he encountered throughout his childhood, while also providing valuable lessons learned from those experiences.
The book serves as both a personal memoir and a guide for parents, particularly those raising children who might be accident-prone. Franklin’s writing reflects his own mischievous nature and the amusing escapades that characterized his youthful years. He aims to offer readers therapeutic humor, alongside insights into the mindset of a child who frequently finds himself in troublesome situations.
Stephen L. Franklin’s qualifications lend credibility to his perspective as he navigates the complexities of childhood and parenting. He has a robust educational background, with degrees in various fields including a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. His twenty-six years of experience as an educator in both urban and rural settings provides him with a unique lens to address the challenges faced by parents of accident-prone children. This background supports his aim of imparting relevant advice alongside entertaining stories.
Claiming simply to be a mischievous child, as this author grew up, he managed to get himself into enough mischief to fill a book with hilarious, delightful tales of childhood intrigue.
“I Survived My Childhood: Yes, Miracles Still Happen!!” is a memoir that highlights the many adventures and mishaps experienced as an accident-prone child growing up in the ’60s and ’70s. Included at the end of each chapter are parental tips based upon the author’s education and experiences. The author hopes that by sharing these memories and tips, he provides humor as well as insights into the mind of an accident-prone child, along with nuggets of wisdom to aid parents as they contend with the various emergencies associated with raising an accident-prone child.
The memoir emphasizes themes such as resilience, the importance of parental guidance, and the inherent wisdom that comes from learning through mistakes. It showcases that every mishap can be an opportunity for growth and understanding, both for the child and the parents. The anecdotes serve to remind parents not only of the unpredictability of raising children but also of the joy that can arise from those very challenges.
Overall, “I Survived My Childhood: Yes, Miracles Still Happen!!” presents relatable stories combined with practical advice, making it an engaging read for parents and an insightful exploration of childhood. Through humor and reflection, Franklin’s book invites readers to navigate the journey of parenthood with open hearts and laughter.
“I Survived My Childhood: Yes, Miracles Still Happen!! (A Guide for Parents of Accident-Prone Children)” by Stephen L. Franklin Ed. D., is now available for purchase via ARPress Bookstore: