What a privilege it is to participate in this Virtual Book
Tour!
When I am asked to
reciprocate for a fellow author, I generally jump right in. That was the case
when a friend asked me to take a look at Keith Lilek's Mentored for Good.
I had no idea who Keith
was. I soon learned this about him:
He has dedicated himself
to learning, absorbing knowledge, and living out the teachings of his
faith...
He
is happy with who he has become...but he didn’t get there by himself. He is the
beneficiary of many God-inspired mentors throughout his life. Their guidance
and wisdom have shaped him into the person he is today. Do you remember who
lifted you at various times in your life? Who inspired you to actively change
your course? He does. He remembers. He remembers them all. And he wants to
share with you how their guidance and his willingness to learn transformed his
life. He is forever grateful to them.
He has
been married for 40 years and is blessed to have 4 children and 5
grandchildren.
He grew a successful software
business from the ground up into a multi-million-dollar success story.
He is a
generous man donating 100% of all book sales proceeds to any organization that
promotes him.
He is a founding member
and Past President of the largest Serra Club by membership promoting vocations
to the priesthood and religious life.
He spends his retirement
years enjoying his family, story-telling, songwriting, speaking, writing, and
giving back for all the blessings he has received through his non-profit
philanthropical ministry, Mentored from Above, LLC.
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Keith tells us that his “unwavering faith is strengthened
by the presence of the Divine Mercy Image of Jesus, which he keeps close to
him at work and home. He has made it a habit to integrate his Catholic faith
into every aspect of his life, and through his actions, he has become a
mentor to others. |
That's a piece of who Keith is. You can learn more about him in this short promotional video.
What about the content of
his book?
Like others who have participated
in this blog tour, I was taken aback by the many personal testimonials that
filled the beginning of the book. “Who begins a book that way?” I said to
myself." Only a person who wants to assure his readers that he is an authentic
and trusting soul who has walked the talk for some time and weathered the
storms of life's challenges - the exact type of person who is able to mentor
and teach others.
Then when I saw he wrote
sonnets, I wanted to jump ship again. I HATED Shakespere and his sonnets.
HATED, I say! There was no way I could get through Keith's book. My guardian
angel whispered in my ear: "Show this man the respect to which he is
entitled. You can read at least one of them before bailing out. This decent man
deserves that much at least, doesn't he?"
Over the years I have
learned not to ignore the promptings of this heavenly pest. So, I did as he
suggested. I got through the first one and was willing to try another. I didn't
stop until I had read the entire book. I enjoyed it! His writing style is
unique and engaging. More importantly, I learned a great deal from those
sonnets, two of them really resonated with me: A Dad Makes All the
Difference and Fall on Your Sword.
You will enjoy Keith and
this book. Copies are available at: Amazon Print, Amazon Kindle, and Audible.
Here are
a few testimonials from the book:
"Keith Lilek is a man of passion - for God, for God's Word, for God's Church, for his wife and children, and for his friends. Keith feels
deeply and writes from the gut. You will feel the tears and laughter that
attend his work, and you might join him in those emotions. Keith is my friend.
As you read, sense his soul. He might become your friend too.” Bill Ryan, Lake
Lotawana, Missouri
“When I think of Keith
Lilek, I think of the words commitment and leadership. He is deeply committed
to Jesus, the Catholic faith, his wife, children, and friends. His leadership
is a model for all of us in his work life, family life and faith life. It is a
blessing to have Keith continuing to lead so many of us by utilizing the great
gifts God has given him. Matt Kemnitz, Atchison, Kansas
“I have known Keith for
just about 4 years. I’m proud to call him my friend. I do believe he is writing
from his heart and any time when a person does that it can be very inspiring to
other people. My prayer for Keith writing is that it will inspire people to
seek Jesus Christ and he becomes their savior. Rev. Lewis Hurtt, Kansas City,
Missouri
“I like Keith. His writing
life lessons in sonnet form is a pleasant surprise. Very entertaining and
thought provoking. Keith has tackled the ever-crowded field of inspirational
writing in a fun and amusing way with sonnets, clever illustrations, scripture,
and reflections to ponder their influence in our lives. Nice work! Brian
Sullivan, Bestselling Author and Radio Host
This Blog Tour did not begin with me, and it does not end with my post. Other gifted authors have, or will, share their opinion. Be sure to visit them:
July 22 Plot Line and Sinker (Ellen Gable)
July 23 My Scribbler’s Heart (Carolyn Astfalk)
July 24 Denise Mercado
July 25 Catholic Books Blog (Theresa Linden)
July 26 Book Reviews and More (Steven McEvoy)
July 27 Azariah’s Compass Publishing (Chris Smith)
July 29 Amanda Lauer
July 30 Mary Jo Thayer
P.S. I no longer hate sonnets!
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