With the fabulously illustrated The Tortoise and the Hare Retold, school psychologist Dr. Alvin Caldwell Jr. flips the classic story on its head to show children and adults alike not just what it means to achieve their goals but also how to identify and modify their behaviors to do so.
The Tortoise already finished the race with his perseverance-now it's the Hare that must change and grow. When he realizes that the Tortoise has won, anguish fills his mind. He looks back on how he felt when he entered the race and thinks about what it would mean to finish it.
Many of us can relate to the Hare. We aren't where we want to be in our lives. We haven't won first place. We haven't achieved our goals. And we're too ashamed and embarrassed to keep trying. The Tortoise and the Hare Retold demonstrates how to turn these negative thoughts into positive results. Maybe it doesn't matter where we finish in the race, as long as we finish.
About the Author: Dr. Alvin Caldwell Jr. received his bachelor's degree in psychology from Saint Vincent College. He went on to receive a master's degree and doctorate from Northeastern University, where he focused on neurodevelopmental constructs and was awarded the Provost Minority Graduate Fellowship to develop preschool intervention programs for a Boston area school. He completed a Predoctoral Fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School.
After college, Dr. Caldwell worked with schools, clinics, and treatment facilities. He uses his neuropsychological evaluation skills to teach school communities how to identify neurodevelopmental influences on students' educational progress. He is the founder of Spiritual Enlightenment & Emotional Development LLC, an upstart life management consultation and publication company.
Dr. Caldwell lives in New Hampshire, where he and his girlfriend enjoy kayaking, traveling, playing soccer, and attending church services. He supports the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Boston Red Sox. He has three adult children.
