I am pleased to share this guest post of multi-award-winning Author, Richard Battle, today. Richard is here to share his latest book, The Unopened Present.
Richard V. Battle is an award winning and Amazon best seller author of ten books.
He is a media commentator frequently appearing on radio and television and has been a motivational speaker and trainer for over 30 years on leadership, sales, and faith.
His servant leadership includes the boards of many organizations, including Alpha Kappa Psi (past chairman), The Shepperd Leadership Institute (past chairman), Boy Scouts of America, Muscular Dystrophy Association, and Keep Austin Beautiful.
Texas Governor Rick Perry appointed him to The Texas Judicial Council and The Texas Emerging Technology Fund.
As president of the Austin Junior Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce recognized the chapter as the Most Outstanding chapter in the United States. The Junior Chamber of Commerce International recognized Richard as the Outstanding Chapter President in the world.
Richard is an experienced corporate executive and non-profit leader who serves organizations in an advisory role.
What lessons would you want your child to learn if you didn’t live to teach them?
A father’s unconditional love, his son’s premature passing; And his present left unopened, awaiting you to open.
The Unopened Present… will inspire the reader, and provide them with tools to learn, lead, and gift a better future.
– 50 Scriptures
– 51 Motivational quotes
– 18 Battle’s Bullets for action
- is a great tool for teaching children and grandchildren.
……. And much more
The Unopened Present is a terrific resource for teachers, leaders, and parents.
“Richard Battle’s words fall on the heart with wisdom and love. His books feel less like a self-help tome and more like a kind word from a dear friend.”
Rick Mantooth, Broadcast Executive – Community Activist – Speaker, Foster Communications, San Angelo, Texas
Richard V. Battle’s previous award-winning books include: Made in America by AmeriCANS not AmeriCANTS, Life’s Daily Treasure, Navigating Life’s Journey, Conquering Life’s Course, Unwelcome Opportunity, The Four-Letter Word That Builds Character, The Master’s Sales Secrets, Surviving Grief by God’s Grace and The Volunteer Handbook – How to Organize and Manage a Successful Organization.
Blurb:
What life lessons do you want to teach your children?
What if you don’t live to communicate them?
Richard Battle asked himself the same questions when he became a father for the first time at 45 years old. In Richard’s words, “I wrote my six-month-old son, John, a letter sharing 43 Christian Scriptural truths in case I didn’t survive to teach them to him. Unfortunately, John passed three months later before he could learn these lessons.” The Unopened Present reveals a father’s love and the unopened present left behind by a life cut short. The easy-to-read format aids parents in teaching younger children and enables older children to discover the wisdom in these lessons.
Reviews
The Unopened Present is a rich treasure chest of practical, Biblical wisdom. The brief, easy- to-read lessons are relevant to all who seek to live life well. Thank you, Richard Battle, for sharing blessings that have come from your brokenness.
Anne Graham Lotz
Speaker & Author of over 20 books
“Richard’s book is for all people, regardless of where you are on life’s journey. It was written as a letter to his son, but the topics, applications, and backup scriptures in each chapter will give any reader valuable lessons for a life well lived. Read this book and then share it with others.”
Reagan Lambert, former Director Austin/Central Texas Fellowship of Christian Athletes
“Raising children with integrity, strong character and resilient mental fortitude has never been more needed than in today’s confused and exposed culture. “The Unopened Present” will equip you to parent with confidence and inspire you to build up your family using key precepts and principles that are easily applied and discussed with all ages. The perfect homeschool resource or graduation gift to encourage youth to step forward with influence.”
Cathy Endebrock, Radio and Podcast Host, “LoveTalk” on The Bridge Austin, Today’s Central Texas Christian Talk, Executive Director, Let’s Pray Today Ministries, Author, “My Voice, His Heart: Experiencing Prayer in God’s Will”
“The Unopened Present is a book that has been long overdue. The Author has compiled years of advice and teachings that are timeless. He uses scripture to support his words. Every family, teacher, student and adult should read this book to give guidance to our lives. “
Joe Stewart – Past President, Texas Realtors Association
“Richard Battle and I have shared many common bonds and conversations over the last 40 years as if we were face to face trying to share for everyone to hear and act on the many lessons learned from life’s journey and our mutual mentors. One of them, former Texas Attorney General John Ben Shepperd, perhaps the best and most patriotic Texas orator of the 20th century, always said, “don’t wait until your 21 to be a good citizen…friend…or leader…just get off the sideline now…stir ‘em up and get involved.”
Richard’s book, The Unopened Present, offers meaningful thoughts about living life and becoming a responsible and valued person in this very special and free society with which we have been entrusted. The supportive stories and scriptures are powerful, positive, and profound lessons for each of us to share with friends, family, and future leaders of all walks of life that will compel you to want to continue those gifts, through the freedom and democracy of America’s founding documents and the 43 messages from Richard to his son, John. In particular, share #32 – Nothing is Free – pay your dues and positively touch others to reap the rewards of life. #35 – Strive for excellence in all things. #39 – Revere the past – it is the wisdom of the ages; #43 – Make friends with as many people as possible. These relationships are the most important thing in life, next to your relationship with God and your family. Then, offer this book to every parent, child, leader, and citizen volunteer with a servant’s heart that you know so this Unopened Present continues its intended message for generations!!!”
Sam J. Chase, Founder & Chairman Emeritus, John Ben Shepperd Public Leaders Forum/Institute
“In Richard Battle’s book, The Unopened Present, he shares a beautiful message based on a letter he wrote for his young son John who is now in heaven. Throughout the book, he showers us with many powerful life lessons. My favorite 3 lessons are: Lesson #12 – Keep Your Word, Lesson #27 – If You Want to Receive Loyalty, You Must First Be Loyal to Others and finally, Lesson #40 – There are Two Types of People, Those Who Look For Ways to Make Things Happen and Those Who Look For Reasons Why Things Can’t Happen – They Both Achieve What They See. I also love how the author challenges us to discern how each lesson applies to us personally. I highly recommend this beautiful book to anyone who wants to be inspired to live their best life.”
Megan Tull, Best-selling Author of The Passion Belief Method- Own Your Value and Earn Your Worth in Business
“Richard Battle wrote a letter to his then six-month-old son in 1997 that is the basis for this book. The purpose of the letter was to teach his son, John, lessons in life in case Richard was not around to teach the lessons himself. Unfortunately, John passed away three months later. The letter was, thus, an unopened present. In this book, Richard expands on the original list of 43 points. If we all internalize and live by these rules for living, we will be much happier and will have more success in our lives. If we also share and live by these rules, our children and friends will all benefit. Therefore, the Unopened Present is a gift that keeps on giving.”
James Shelton
“Richard Battle’s words fall on the heart with wisdom and love. His books feel less like a self-help tome and more like a kind word from a dear friend.”
Rick Mantooth, Broadcast Executive – Community Activist – Speaker, Foster Communications, San Angelo, Texas
This book has everything a parent needs: solid and honest life lessons to teach our children. Richard Battle not only writes eloquently with wise words of experience but he also brings emotion, depth, and faith to the forefront of each lesson taught. “Unopened Present” tugs on the heartstrings yet fills your heart with motivation. It brings the ultimate honor for his late son. With all of his written wisdom that every parent needs to hear, the focus on love shines through it all.
Bucleigh Newton Kernodle, Award-winning author
I know the first step in making things better 100 years from now is getting a copy and reading this book.” God Bless America!
– Al Travis, Host of Al in The Afternoon radio show
Sam J. Chase, Founder & Chairman Emeritus, John Ben Shepperd Public Leaders Forum/Institute
The Unopened Present will restore your hope in the principles developed from the Ancient Greeks through the present that produced the highest ideals of civilization, and enabled people to earn freedom, pursue their best lives, and enhance societies.
The Unopened Present… signed copies are available at http://www.richardbattle.com. Also, at Amazon.com or any bookstore. Also available in paperback, Kindle, and audio versions.
Here are the links to Richard’s social media.
https://www.facebook.com/richard.battle.359
Linked In
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-v-battle-a10a5a/
https://www.instagram.com/richardvbattle/
MeWe
https://mewe.com/i/richardvbattle
Thanks to Headline Books, The Unopened Present is NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon for here: http://bit.ly/3q1WM4F https://richardbattle.com/books%2Fcourses
eBook and Audio versions coming soon!
Here is the link to some other books by Richard Battle.
Thank you, Richard Battle, for sharing your lovely book with us today. I wish you much success with this new book and all your wonderful work. Come back again when you would like to share another book with me and my readers. You are always welcome.
I hope you will check out all Richard’s books soon. He is a talented writer. I have read and reviewed Richard’s book, Life’s Daily Treasure, and enjoyed it immensely.
Here is my review.
5.0 out of 5 stars An Inspiration and Motivational Book! Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2021
This book, Life’s Daily Treasure 366 Doses of Hope Optimism Personal growth and Encouragement, was not yet published when I wrote my review.
I received a copy of this book in return for my honest review.
This is the first book I have read by this motivational, award-winning author/speaker. In this book he offers 12 months of Inspiration from the Bible, National Day, Anniversary of someone famous and Born that day, Motivational Saying of someone known or not and his own Battle’s Bullets.
As I began reading the monthly inspirations, I felt my spirits lift. As an author myself I especially enjoyed this particular Battle’s Bullet – ‘If you don’t receive the fruit of your labor immediately, do not become discouraged but stay the course.’ There are many times when I do feel this way. Battle’s words encouraged me to ‘stay the course.’
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Thank you, Janice, for the introduction to Richard Battle. I felt encouraged and uplifted just from reading your post. I am curious to check out his books.
Thank you, Annette, for stopping by to read about Richard Battle, a talented author and a fine gentleman. Hugs x
Hi Janice, it’s lovely to meet Richard Battle and learn about his books 💗
Thank you, Robbie, for stopping by to read about this remarkable author. Hugs x
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