Don't Be a Cactus

By Dorian Scott Withrow

We need to improve our relationships and maintain our connection to the community. These days, the bonds among people closest to us seem so distant. On other days, our community members feel like they are on their island. Part of what helps us succeed and thrive involve

• Language: English
• Publisher: Withrow LLC
• Release date: Jun 4, 2024
• ISBN: 9798990037922

Dorian Scott Withrow

Meet Dorian Withrow Jr., an author who plays with poetic insight and wisdom and whose words dance in readers' minds. His work is sincere, insightful, authentic, and down to earth. Dorian is dynamic yet grateful to sit under the people who paved the way for him to establish his presence in the world. Dorian graduated with a bachelor's in science from Canisius University. He majored in Animal Behavior Ecology and Conservation (ABEC) with a minor in Philosophy. He has received notable rewards such as the Martin Luther King Award for community engagement, promoting harmony, growth, etc. & The St. Thomas Aquinas Reward for philosophical excellence, distinguished from his entire graduation class. He is a martial artist, specifically an ITF Taekwondo practitioner. He is also involved in activism for people struggling with systemic issues and the mental health space. Dorian has co-authored Speak! Young Brown People Speak, We Are Listening!, authored Thoughts Of Creativity King 114 Advice, Wisdom 45 Advice, and Conversations You Need. He continuously aims his literature to guide readers on self-discovery, personal growth, and profound philosophical reflection. His work encompasses his education, life lessons, and introspection. Dorian has appeared in NBC Spotlight, Yahoo News Amsterdam News, Buffalo News, Blog in Africa, and numerous podcasts from the US and UK. His ambition to do his part to give what the world needs fuels Dorian's progress. Notably, he has helped others find their way to give. He wants everyone to make their footprints by providing their talents and abilities to others. His influence is the world. There is something to admire in everyone. There is something spectacular about shaping ourselves to be our best. Learn more about him and what he has for you on dswjr.com

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Don’t Be a Cactus

Copyright

Copyright © 2024 by Dorian Scott Withrow Jr.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

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ISBN

Paperback: 979-8-9900379-0-8

Hardcover:   979-8-9900379-1-5

E-Book: 979-8-9900379-2-2

Publisher: Dorian S. Withrow Jr. / Withrow, LLC

List of Previous Works

Thoughts Of Creativity King 114 Realities

Thoughts Of Creativity King 114 Realities  is a creative self-help book. It comprises unique free-verse poetry, illustrations, haikus, and short stories. This book aims to help people cultivate themselves and think about their existence. The goal is to inspire people to make changes within themselves and others around them. Readers contemplate forgiveness, vulnerability, social issues, and goals through free verse poetry. Illustrations bring an authentic and sincere visual aspect to the poetic work. Haikus add flavor to small implementations of imagery and meaning. The author also added short stories. These are personal stories from his life. These stories have moral and ethical lessons to help people overcome their troubles and misconceptions about life. This book took six years to produce. The work in this book comes heavily from experience. The experience comes from his own life and his perception of other people's conditions, actions, and mentalities. Readers will learn from the author and themselves by self-examining and analyzing their reflections on their lives. This book allows people, young and old, to read something relatable. The creative components will develop the reader's cravings for more.

Wisdom 45 Advice

Wisdom 45 Advice is a book with 45 topics that touch on essential subjects such as friendship, communication, vulnerability, money, and more. The topics have an abundance of life lessons and philosophy. This book has helped people take new perspectives and steps to reach their goals. The book has illustrations and poetic elements for creative, friendly readers. Most importantly, this literature is more than just absorbing information; it is a toolbox. As readers embark on their growth journey, they will improve their ability to combat inevitable troubles like grief. You will also understand what it means to learn yourself, how to stay persistent and focused, and how to make a vision come true.

Conversations You Need

Conversations You Need  is a self-help book made of dialogue and quotes. Engage in honest conversations for moral and ethical education. Learn what it is like to overcome trials and fear. What does it mean to forgive and strengthen a family? How should you approach the steps to meet your goals? How should one deal with grief or criticism? Conversations You Need  is a fast and easy read, which is excellent for a different approach to learning. This book is perfect for anyone having a busy, sad, great, or lazy day. Anyone can pick up this book to learn and contemplate the conversations needed for self-development.

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