Thomas Fellows (author)

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Thomas Fellows
Alma materSamford University
The Westminster Schools
OccupationAuthor
Notable work
Forget Self-Help: Re-Examining the Golden Rule
Websitewww.thfellows.com

Thomas Fellows is an American author of non-fiction self-help books.[1][2][3]

Early life and education[]

He attended The Westminster Schools and attended Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama.[4][5]

Career[]

Fellows works in technology hardware sales[3]

He has written four books that seek to interweave biblical scripture, history, literature; He Spoke with Authority: Get, the Give the Advantage of Confidence,The Criminal: The Power of an Apology, and Mrs. Dubose's Last Wish: The Art of Embracing Suffering; they also feature popular movies and music.[6][4] Fellows credits his bipolar diagnosis for his creativity in his writing.[7]

Forget Self-Help: Re-Examining the Golden Rule[]

Fellows started his first book, Forget Self-Help: Re-Examining the Golden Rule at age twenty while he was a counselor at a summer camp in Mentone, Alabama.[8][9] Based upon the Golden Rule found in Matthew 7:12, the book examines the actions of characters in To Kill a Mockingbird and Uncle Tom's Cabin as well as the writings of Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King Jr.[10] Fellows not only encourages the reader to follow the Golden Rule, but says that the Golden Rule is lost in modern-day Christianity.[7][5] It also gives tips for overcoming clinical depression which Fellows has struggled with since he graduated high school.[7][failed verification] It was named one of twelve self-help books to read in 2018 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.[11]

While the book is grounded in scripture, the author commented in the Newnan Times Herald that he "didn't just write it for Christians."[12] Faye Daysen of The Pilot writes that "Fellows uses scripture, but doesn't hit readers over the head with it."[13] In an al.com article, Fellows claims that reaching out to others with love is lost, quipping that "In the South, People are more focused on staying away from sin rather than doing God's will. The three biggies were save sex for marriage, don't drink, don't cuss. If you did those three things you were a good Christian."[5] In the same interview, hr makes the claim that the Golden Rule is lost in modern-day Christianity.

He Spoke With Authority: Get, then Give the Advantage of Confidence[]

His second book, He Spoke with Authority: Get, then Give the Advantage of Confidence, explores the connection between confidence and both humility and empathy. Fellows wrote the majority of the first edition of the book in just 45 days, while working at a Walmart store in the midtown neighborhood of Atlanta.[14] By using characters such as Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby, and Jane in Jane Eyre, he illustrates why confidence is important to have in interpersonal relationships as well as in life. Fellows also uses To Kill a Mockingbird as in his previous book.[2] From a historical lens, he uses George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to teach these two lessons. Lastly, the book explores the role that confidence played in the life of Bill McDermott, former CEO of SAP, who Fellows says has "taught (him) more about life than sales."[12][6]

The Criminal: The Power of An Apology[]

The Criminal: The Power of An Apology, examines the Criminal on the Cross found in Luke 23:29-43, who gives an unprovoked apology next to Jesus before he dies. Fellows examines the humility and vulnerability displayed in the pivotal scene and uses classic novels, popular movies and popular music to make his case.[3] In a review by The Valdosta Daily Times, Dean Poling says, "The Criminal looks at the empowerment behind well-known concepts: It takes a big person to apologize. There is power in humility. Less is more."[15]

Mrs. Dubose's Last Wish: The Art of Embracing Suffering[]

Mrs. Dubose's Last Wish: The Art of Embracing Suffering was inspired by a character in To Kill a Mockingbird named Mrs. Dubose who suffers on purpose to rid herself of a morphine addiction and by the writing David Brooks did in "The Road to Character." He uses classic literature, popular music, movies, history and the Bible to make his points. In the book, Fellows makes the claim that the more suffering one goes through, the more empathy they can build.[16]

The foreword was written by Nassir Ghaemi. The book also describes the rags-to-riches story of Bill McDermott.[17]

References[]

  1. ^ McKinnon, John (December 22, 2017). "Forget Self-Help by Thomas Fellows". Archived from the original on September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Poling, Dean (September 28, 2019). "BOOKS: He Spoke with Authority: Thomas Fellows". Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Parker, Adam (February 22, 2020). "Happenings: Scholar writes on 'Lost Cause' narrative; Atlanta author in town for signing". Post and Courier. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Lollar, Amber (April 28, 2021). "Texas author publishes fourth book". .
  5. ^ a b c Garrison, Greg (March 5, 2019). "Golden rule needs a revival, Samford grad says". al.com. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  6. ^ a b "Oklahoma religion briefs for Nov. 2". Daily Oklahoman. November 2, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
  7. ^ a b c Price, Donna (November 20, 2017). "Book's message: Help yourself by helping others". Lake Charles American Press. Archived from the original on July 16, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  8. ^ Catts, Everett (November 8, 2016). "Morehouse, coached by Westminster alum, places high at national event". Northside Neighbor. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  9. ^ Catts, Everett "Buckhead resident pens book on the golden rule.", "", 9 November 2017. Retrieved on 9 September 2019.
  10. ^ Poling, Dean (January 7, 2017). "Forget Self-Help: Thomas Fellows". Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  11. ^ Rhone, Nedra (January 10, 2018). "Self-help books to help you live your best life in 2018". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  12. ^ a b Skinner, Winston (February 16, 2018). "Fellows re-examines Golden Rule". The Newnan Times-Herald. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
  13. ^ Faye, Dasen (March 10, 2018). "Informative, Fun Spring Reading Recomendations[sic]". The Pilot Newspaper. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
  14. ^ Catts, Everett (March 25, 2020). "Buckhead resident taps into confidence and humility in his two latest books". Northside Neighbor. Archived from the original on May 22, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  15. ^ Poling, Dean (August 15, 2020). "BOOKS: The Criminal: The Power of an Apology: Thomas Fellows". Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  16. ^ Shepherd, Sherry (September 25, 2021). "Author's latest book focuses on suffering". Longview News Journal. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  17. ^ Riggs, Tracy (August 15, 2021). "Author shares how he came to embrace suffering". The Baptist Paper.
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