Review by Julia Martin – NZ Christian Writers
Phil Strong had it all it seemed. He was an ambitious, highly successful businessman with a lovely family; but when his world crumbled, he was left a broken man.
Prompted by a ‘seed-thought’, he decided to embark on an ‘adventure’ overseas to rebuild a strong and stable family. While few of us can replicate such a journey, his practical, faithbased advice and wisdom are suitable for families everywhere.
Written ten years later and with hindsight, Phil’s book contains family stories and experiences which he uses to show the strategies, principles
and core values he and Kathy learned and put into practice with their two children.
Phil outlines five keys – intentionality, diligence, integrity, faithfulness and commitment as the foundation stones for success. At the end of each
chapter, he gives a wise summary statement such as: ‘Allow your family to learn the consequences of choice’.
Inevitably the journey wasn’t all plain sailing, but I commend Phil and his family for their honesty, transparency and humour.
I thoroughly recommend this practical, down-toearth guidebook. I particularly liked the challenge of his final statement: ‘A legacy is more powerful when who you leave behind trumps what you leave behind’.