Elise

About the Book

“Elise” is the story about Ryan Edwards, the star high school quarterback. Ryan travels from being his own worst enemy to becoming his own best friend. Struggling with low self-esteem, Ryan was never good enough in his own mind despite his accomplishments. Ryan discovers genuine self-acceptance and self-appreciation through an unlikely guide—Elise Matthews, his attractive and accomplished music teacher. Through Elise’s lessons and coaching, Ryan develops into an Emotional Athlete, learning Emotional Fitness routines of unconditional self-acceptance from The Playbook.

About the Author

Passionate about character and values, Doug began writing this book ten years ago for his four boys as “Character for Kids.” Five years later, Doug expanded the book adding the emotional side of life for coping with life’s challenges. Today, “Elise” combines character development and Emotional Fitness through self-acceptance. Married twenty-three years, Doug and his wife Megan live in Virginia. His four boys are now twenty, nineteen, sixteen, and fourteen. This is his first novel.