Dr. Ric Vandett Signed Copies of “Hurdles” at the 2023 San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books

Self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet exhibited over a hundred books at the San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books 2023, ranging from children’s books to self-help books. The company also hosted a special book signing session with some of its beloved authors, including Dr. Ric Vandett, author of the book “Hurdles: Surviving Difficult Times.” The book festival was held on August 19, 2023, at the University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.

Dr. Ric Vandett’s “Hurdles” is part memoir and part manifesto. Many struggle with life’s challenges without knowing how to overcome them, leading to hopelessness, helplessness, and depression. It can hinder personal growth and happiness. To help those feeling lost and defeated by their struggles and provide them with insightful tools, Dr. Vandett wrote “Hurdles.”

“Hurdles: Surviving Difficult Times” is a collection of insightful analogies and observations based on the author’s experiences. Through the use of analogies and references from books and movies, as well as sharing personal experiences, including both tragic and uplifting ones, Dr. Vandett provides a guide to personal growth and happiness. He presents a practical approach to life’s challenges, hoping to inspire readers to find happiness and fulfillment.

“Hurdles” provides a message on how each person can lead a happy and fulfilling life while making a difference in the lives of others. Interested readers may order a copy of “Hurdles: Surviving Difficult Times” by Dr. Ric Vandett on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Author
Dr. Ric Vandett retired 2009 from public education after serving three years as Superintendent of Hickory Public Schools, Hickory, NC. During his thirty-four-year education career, he taught high school English and coached football and basketball. As an administrator, he served as a middle school assistant principal, elementary school principal, Director of Instruction, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent of Schools.

He earned a BS in English and an MA in Public School Administration from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Ric also earned a Doctorate in Educational Administration from Columbia University in New York in 1998. He served as Director of the Southwest Education Alliance, a consortium of eleven school districts in southwest NC, retiring in 2017. Ric is a Certified Lay Speaker for the United Methodist Church and has served St. Luke’s UMC in Hickory, NC, as a Lay Leader. He is a Rotarian and served as chairperson on the board of Exodus Homes.

Ric is a Vietnam veteran serving with both the First Air Cavalry and the First Infantry Division in 1965 and 1966. He served as Chair of the Foothills Veterans Stand Down Committee for seven years and is on the board of the Foothills Veterans Helping Veterans. Ric is married to the former Angela McCombs from Creedmoor, NC. They have four children, 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

“Hurdles: Surviving Difficult Times”
Author | Dr. Ric Vandett
Genre | Self-Help Book
Publisher | Hawes & Jenkins
Published date | January 17, 2023

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