Are You S.A.N.E. (Setting A New Example) Changing Who You Are by Changing How You Think - Softcover

Jonathan Z Queen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0977334791 ISBN 13: 9780977334797

Publisher: Asikari Publishing, LLC, 2009

Synopsis

Author and motivational speaker Jonathan Z Queen draws on his experiences as a convicted drug dealer and career criminal, who was able to change his life after spending over 9 years in prison. Based on his street education, spiritual revival, drug/alcohol and cognitive therapy treatment, Jonathan provides an innovative approach to changing how you think so that you can feel the way you WANT to feel and become the change you desire to see. Are You Sane explores intriguing topics such as: The Don t Blame Me Mentality, Personal Prisons, Overcoming Addiction, Chained to the Gang, Mis-sed Education, The Role Model Risk, Drug Dealers Anonymous, Keeping It Reality, Taking the Dis Out of Dysfunctional Families, and much more. This book will change your life! Part self help, part motivational, yet all inspirational. Are You SANE is a must read for anyone open to the possibility of change and willing to set a new example. Captivating and conversational! Real talk, real solutions for real problems... Mr. Queen delivers a masterful mix of memoir and motivation! - The Q Review

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About the Author

Jonathan Z Queen, the oldest of five children, was raised in an impoverished neighborhood in Harrisburg, PA by a struggling, single mother. He began using and selling drugs at the age of 14. At the age of 23 he was arrested for the third time, labeled a Career-Criminal and sentenced to 10 years in a Federal Prison. During the last four years of his 9-year prison sentence, Jonathan completed over 18 months of criminal behavior and drug education programs. He subsequently volunteered for the 500-hour Residential Drug-Abuse Program, where he became a Peer Counselor, Sponsor and Board Member on the Education/Tutoring Committee. Jonathan graduated first in his RDAP class and has become well-versed in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), ABC s of Rational Self Analysis, Criminal Thinking Errors, Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Victim Impact and Assertive Communication. Today, Jonathan Z Queen is an author, motivational speaker, playwright, actor, director, and poet. He is the co-founder of New Mindz Enterprises and Vice President of Asikari Publishing, LLC. He is a licensed minister, an ordained deacon and GED Instructor. More importantly, he is a devoted husband, faithful father and community leader. Jonathan is also a member of The National Exhoodus Council (NEC); a nationwide campaign comprised of formerly incarcerated professionals; all are former members of the criminal/drug/gang culture who now manage community based organizations in 50 cities. Their motto is: Serving Our Country After Serving Our Time. Mr. Queen is a very energetic, effective and inspirational speaker who specializes in interactive workshops that include spoken word, improvisations and role playing. His experience as a GED Tutor in four different Correctional Institutions has made him very knowledgeable about the correlation between illiteracy and how the drop-out rate affects the crime rate; he especially enjoys sharing his experiences with at-risk-youth. Jonathan Z Queen is the new example.

Edition details

• Publisher: Asikari Publishing, LLC
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0977334791
• ISBN 13: 9780977334797
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 210