“Lessons from the Sidelines” by Karen R. Blake, MBA is a Treasure Trove of Wisdom for All Ages

“Lessons from the Sidelines” is an eloquently crafted book by Karen R. Blake, MBA, in which she reflects on her experiences as a mother raising two sons and the invaluable lessons she gained while spectating their sporting events. Throughout the book, Karen shares the profound insights she acquired during her sons’ participation in sports camps, emphasizing the significance of parents being equally prepared for their children’s practices as the kids themselves.

Karen’s poignant narrative in “Lessons from the Sidelines” not only illuminates the roles and responsibilities of parents in fostering a supportive environment for their children’s athletic pursuits but also offers practical advice. Despite its brief chapters, the book has received various commendations for the practical words of wisdom it offers its readers.

“This is a book that can be enjoyed by all ages, however, and even children in their teens will enjoy it.”
– City Book Review (starred review)

“Lessons from the Sidelines packs in a host of easily digestible ideas and approaches for practical ways to leverage common sense lessons from daily life, particularly the arena of sports, to achieve success and contentment in working life.” – San Diego Book Review (starred review)

“Blake’s enthusiastic insistence on openness ‘to the learning and application’ of additional life lessons her family will, in time, reveal proves contagious for the general reader, and happily so.” – City Book Review (starred review)

Ella Vincent of the Pacific Book Review lauded Blake’s writing ability, noting how she balanced professionalism and vulnerability in student sports. She wrote in her review, “Lessons from the Sidelines would be best for sports parents who are balancing their own busy work schedules with their kids’ weekend sports calendars. Her organizational advice will be invaluable to many parents.”

Writing for the Tulsa Book Review, Jo Niederhoff praised how Blake organized her book and highlighted its usefulness. “The book is arranged in a simple, easy-to-follow structure. Karen first lays out the lesson, then explains the context in which she learned it.”

“Lessons from the Sidelines” by Karen R. Blake, MBA, offers valuable insights to children and parents. The book encourages its readers to go beyond work and extracurricular activities. It will make excellent leisure reading material. Karen’s book is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Learn more about the author by visiting her website: https://www.karenblake.com/.

“Lessons from the Sidelines”
Author: Karen R. Blake, MBA
Genre: Self-Help , Non-fiction
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing Inc.
Published date: January 13, 2023

Author
Karen R. Blake, MBA, is a native Baltimorean. She lives with her husband and child in Baltimore. She also owns and operates a non-profit consulting firm, Certified Non-Profit Consulting, LLC, specializing in volunteer management. Karen is a past president of the Rotary Club of Baltimore. She serves on various non-profit boards. Karen is a brain cancer survivor. In addition, she holds a master’s in business administration from the University of Maryland University College.

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