Review: More Lunch Bag Notes

More Lunch Bag Notes: Everyday Advice from a Dad to His Son
by Anthony Parisi and Al Parisi
2005, Loyola Press, 230 pages, softcover, Catholic

The back of the book introduces this title quite well: "After Al Parisi's battle with brain cancer left him unable to run the company he founded and took public, he created a better job: CEO of the Parisi family. One of his first initiatives was to write inspirational advice to his children on their lunch bags each day. In this companion book to the original Lunch Bag Notes, Al has written a year's worth of notes to his son, Anthony, and to all teenage boys."

Like Lunch Bag Notes, this companion volume (aimed at boys) offers simple, timeless advice in a format that is very applicable and relevant to today's teens.

Here are a few random samples:

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Dear Anthony,

In a previous lunch note I mentioned how powerful our minds are. For example, many prisoners grew up frequently hearing : "You will end up in jail someday. "Many professional athletes were told: "Someday you'll play in the major leagues." I am not a clinician, but it seems to me that the way things turn out is the result of more than coincidence.

I urge to fill your mind with positive input by reading good books, by watching good movies, and by reminding yourself daily that you are a good person and that God loves you.

Love, Dad
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Dear Anthony,

People love your smile. I bet you don't even realize how much your smile can do for someone.

Keep smiling.

Love, Dad
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Dear Anthony,

Lent is a time to grow closer to God by doing extra acts of kindness, as well as by fasting and praying. Make a great Lent. It is more important than having a great game or great season, isn't it?

Love, Dad
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Please see quibbles for Lunch Bag Notes which also apply to this book.