My Father Said I Could

By: Anita M. McLaurin

Narrated by: Anita M. McLaurin

Length: 6 mins

Publisher's summary

What if your children could learn now what may have taken us years to learn?

Nearly every child has aspirations of what they want to be when they grow up? Fast-forward their lives and almost eight in 10 of them, as adults, aren't working on their gifts and talents. And we see the impact.

Millions of adults are squandering their talents and wasting their time in jobs they don't love. They feel trapped and dissatisfied. But where did it start? Many times, it started in childhood. My Father Said I Could is about four African-American siblings who have big dreams and how they overcome doubt, fear, and naysayers by listening to one steady, comforting voice.

This inspiring book teaches children:

• How to handle doubt, unbelief, and fear in others as well as in themselves
• The timeless lesson of continuing to ask, seek, and knock for opportunities
• How to explore their own unique gifts and talents
• How to learn to accept the twists and turns that life brings while continuing to pursue their own destiny, despite the many voices they hear along the way

Author, coach, and speaker Anita McLaurin paints a picture of four African-American siblings who have big dreams. Their father equips them with the tools to follow their dreams so they can experience the freedom to pursue their own path, utilize their gifts and talents, and live a life of significance.

©2018 Anita M. McLaurin (P)2019 Anita M. McLaurin

Our words matter!

How powerful and encouraging!! To start at a young age letting our future generations know that they can!! In this day of busy lives this audio book can help even if its playing it in the car on the way to school. It's just positive, positive, postive!!! Our kids deserve to know they can do anything they desire and this book will definitely help them to know that. It's a good reminder for adults as well!

Energized Encouragement for Kids & Parents

It's not often that I've come across a children's book with a poignant message for the times.
In My Father Said I Could, Anita has highlights a parent's core essential role in a child's life-- to instill hope. Our children remember our words.
Anita's enthusiasm and belief in her listener's potential exudes as she recounts how a parent's words (in this case, a father) can instill the resillience a child needs to face life's challenges.
Listening to My Father Said I Could is the best 6-minute investment you can make for your child's future.

a wonderful inspiration

I played this for my daughter today. she's only 7 months but I plan to share with her often as she grows older. it was inspiring even for me. I can't wait to right down and manifest some new dreams, after all, my Father said I could.

Encouraging Read

Who doesn't want the best for their children? In this story, Anna and her brothers pursue their dreams and desires in life and forego their critics by listening to their dad. My Father Said I Could shows what the power of words and encouragement does in and through a child. No matter your age this is a must listen, but especially parents, grandparents and educators.