Take a journey through life's unexpected challenges! Through the experiences of each character, Karl, Chester and a sheep named Sharon exposes readers to answers of questions rarely acknowledged, but often experienced. In each experience, the lessons woven into each story leads to newfound perspective. And although the situations they find themselves in are very real and challenging, the joy and confidence each is left with will encourage every reader. Whether it's a parent reading to their children, or teen-agers/young adults looking for something to read that will bring positive growth in an enjoyable way, or adults looking for a way to grow and become more in all areas of their life, Karl, Chester and a sheep named Sharon will bring each reader an experience they will not want to end.

Through the experiences of everyday, normal things and creatures, Karl, Chester and a sheep named Sharon will expose readers to answers of questions rarely acknowledged, but often experienced. Feelings of despair, sadness and loneliness will be replaced with confidence and joy, in newfound perspectives, and will lead readers to cheer for things and creatures often taken for granted. Adults and children will all gain value from the lessons contained in each story, but what they learn and how they apply it may be different. Whether it's a parent reading to their children, or teen-agers/young adults looking for something to read that will bring positive growth in an enjoyable way, or adults looking for a way to grow and become more in all areas of their life, Karl, Chester and a sheep named Sharon will bring each reader an experience they will not want to end.

Do you remember when you were young, and you were filled with dreams, hopes and aspirations? Every kid had a dream about what they wanted to be when they grew up. Some wanted to be astronauts, some firemen or policemen, others wanted to be professional athletes, and the list goes on from there. At some point though, the "growing up" occurs, and we start down paths we never knew existed when we were busy being kids. Scott, like so many of us, has had an interesting path through life, but one thing has always remained the same since he was young: his love of books and reading. Throughout his life, he has been able to see, experience and influence the direction and lives of many people, along with receiving equal amounts of guidance, mentorship and leadership. Along the way, his affinity for the water led him to compete as a college swimmer(5 years) and a college swim coach (20 years), while also serving and competing as a seasonal beach lifeguard (15 years). Out of the water, Scott attended UC Irvine, graduating with a degree in Social Ecology with a minor in English. After graduation, since he did not know what he wanted to do, he went to Law School, attending the University of Utah College of Law (now S.J. Quinney College of Law); yes, you can call him esquire, and no, he thankfully did not pass the bar. After graduating, he immediately made the best decision of his life, marrying Kristi, whom he met in his last year of college. In 2011, after building a successful business with Kristi, Scott was able to retire from coaching to help grow not only their business, but also their marriage and pour into their two sons. They have both taken the opportunity to be active in their church and their sons' school, where among many things Kristi is the head track coach and Scott announces sports throughout the year. Through all these life experiences, Scott has both knowingly and unknowingly been benefitting from the wisdom and advice of others, while also observing who people are and how they think and act. All of this time has led him back to what he dreamed of (and forgot) over 40 years ago in 1978 as a 5th grader; I think someday I might want to be a writer. After all this time, Scott has found his way back to what he dreamed of before he "grew up", and maybe you can too.