February 5, 2011

My Favorite Author

There’s a lot of authors I like.

Max Lucado

John Ortberg

Tim Keller

Scot McKnight

are just a few of my favorites.

But there’s one that stands out above all the rest.

His first work was published just this week in his 3rd grade class. Yesterday, I got the incredible honor and privilege of attending the first public reading of some of his work.

I introduce to you, author, Jett Graham Wilson.

Hope you enjoy. I know I did. :)

Crab Hunting from Pete Wilson on Vimeo.

About Pete Wilson: Pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville, author of Plan B, husband and father of 3 boys.

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21 Responses to “My Favorite Author”

  1. Nonnie February 5, 2011 at 7:42 am #

    Awesome job Jett! I am so proud of you! Not only did you have a great story, but you looked out at the audience and read with such expression! You’re a natural!

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  2. britt savage February 5, 2011 at 7:44 am #

    awwwww

    what great delivery! especially cause it’s a pretty tough crowd. Hard to stay focused with all that squirming and those mysterious noises from the crowd.

    great job!

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  3. Jessica February 5, 2011 at 8:19 am #

    Jett is becoming such a nice young man! I can’t believe how much he is growing up! Good job Jett!! This teacher would give you an A+

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  4. Riete February 5, 2011 at 8:32 am #

    He is quite a talented young man! We will hear more of him, I’m sure.
    This teacher would certainly give him an A+ … both on style and delivery!
    Well done, Jett!!

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  5. mpt February 5, 2011 at 8:52 am #

    Great story!

    But I’ve actually been crab hunting. Growing up in Maryland, my father took me crab hunting at least three or four times every summer. Sometimes we used a boat and eel line, and other times we put on wading boots and carried steel dipping nets and walked through seaweed in hopes of scaring up crabs and catching them in our nets. Not kidding…

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  6. Jeff February 5, 2011 at 8:56 am #

    Good times. Congrats, Jett, on a job well done.

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  7. Angus Nelson February 5, 2011 at 9:13 am #

    Here I thought you were going to introduce me… Jett was WAY cooler! Way to go kiddo, and a proud daddy too!

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  8. Candy February 5, 2011 at 10:15 am #

    Kids got mad voice inflection and delivery skillz. Great confidence for a kid that age. I can see why he’s your favorite author.

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  9. Sean Sabourin February 5, 2011 at 10:36 am #

    Well done! You must be a proud Papa!

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  10. Sharon O February 5, 2011 at 11:15 am #

    so cute. I love it when a dad is involved in a childs life it is so important. Good job dad~

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  11. judy bruinsma February 5, 2011 at 11:24 am #

    I will look forward to Jett Graham Wilson’s book, he’s got skills. I was reading the other day about the things we say to our kids and how we choose our words’ example.”.you are so smart” can cause that child to not put forth more of an effort ( cruise control ). Bottom line was when they believed in themselves nothing is impossible. Keep going Jett!

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  12. naomi February 5, 2011 at 11:51 am #

    You have quite the little rock star on your hands, so cool, and so exciting to see where God will take him on his journey! Love this!

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  13. Shelley February 5, 2011 at 12:43 pm #

    Job well done!

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  14. Pepaw February 5, 2011 at 2:01 pm #

    Jett,

    I rarely respond to your dad’s blog, but could not pass this one up. You did a great job, both in the writing and in the delivery. Look out Max, John, Tim, Scot and Pete; here comes Jett. Love you and proud of you.

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    • diane1230 February 5, 2011 at 4:32 pm #

      This is such a sweet reply! Love that you replied, Grandpa! :-)

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      • Mary West February 5, 2011 at 4:42 pm #

        Way Cool, young man! Great story.

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  15. sarah February 6, 2011 at 8:07 am #

    When’s his next reading :)

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  16. Mike in Milwaukee February 6, 2011 at 9:20 am #

    Great delivery Jett! Your descriptions were so good, it was like we were there catching them with you! Seems like that public speaking gift runs in the family. :-)

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  17. Monica February 6, 2011 at 7:47 pm #

    This was really wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing. He did such a great job.

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  18. Marni February 7, 2011 at 7:33 am #

    I take it he’s been watching his Daddy closely…he’s a very well spoken young man. :)

    I like the fact he didn’t get criticized (or even given looks of “oh my gosh!”) for using “dang it!” in there! :) I like it…good stuff! He did a great job!

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