The Tinderbox Tapes

Thirty-four-year-old Michael Turner calls his life "a swing and a miss." His wife's uncle got him his job. His wife's grandmother got him his house. He travels too much, and his kids are growing up without him. He dreams of creating a new world for his family, but has no idea how to do it. When his wife, Julie, discovers a family secret with the power to alter their lives forever, Michael is forced to confront the one truth he's been avoiding all his life: Sometimes the only way to redirect your future is to reconnect with your past. A unique blend of fiction, allegory and inspiration, The Tinderbox Tapes is the debut offering from inspirational columnist & speaker Brian Hicks.

Thirty-four-year-old Michael Turner calls his life "a swing and a miss." His wife's uncle got him his job. His wife's grandmother got him his house. He travels too much, and his kids are growing up without him. He dreams of creating a new world for his family, but has no idea how to do it. When his wife, Julie, discovers a family secret with the power to alter their lives forever, Michael is forced to confront the one truth he's been avoiding all his life: Sometimes the only way to redirect your future is to reconnect with your past. Whether you're a salesperson, an athlete, a homemaker or an entrepreneur, this modern-day parable will show you that living your dreams isn't some secret, mystical process, and will inspire you to create an astounding new world for yourself and your family. A unique blend of fiction, allegory and inspiration, The Tinderbox Tapes is the debut offering from inspirational columnist & speaker Brian Hicks.

With an onstage energy that's been called "an adrenaline rush," Brian Hicks is quickly becoming a sought-after speaker across the country. After 20 years in sales and training with a Fortune 500 health insurance company Brian retired at age 40 to become an inspirational author, speaker and entertainer, managing to land in The Smithsonian Institute along the way. Today, his audiences range from leading sales organizations and businesses to Middle School students, where he teaches the fundamentals of success gleaned from his 20 years in business. His monthly inspirational column appears in Benefits Selling Magazine, a leading industry publication. He lives with his wife and 3 boys just outside Nashville, Tennessee, and resides online at brian-hicks.com - the home of The PLU Nation - where he loves to welcome new members.