Thomas Fellows (author)

Thomas Fellows (born July 22, 1989) is the American author of three non-fictional books, Forget Self-Help: Re-Examining the Golden Rule, He Spoke With Authority: Get, Then Give the Advantage of Confidence, and The Criminal: The Power of an Apology. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] He coached the Morehouse Sales Team in 2016.[6] He attended The Westminster Schools in Atlanta and would matriculate into Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama for college.[7] All books interweave biblical scripture, history, literature; He Spoke with Authority: Get, the Give the Advantage of Confidence and The Criminal: The Power of an Apology also feature popular movies and music.[8] He resides in Atlanta, Georgia and is in technology hardware sales.[9]

Thomas Fellows
BornJuly 22, 1989 (age 30)
Alma materSamford University
The Westminster Schools
OccupationTechnology Salesman, Author
Websitewww.thfellows.com
Fellows speaking at his alma mater, Samford University, in 2018.

Career

Forget Self-Help: Re-Examining the Golden Rule

Fellows started his first book, Forget Self-Help: Re-Examining the Golden Rule, at age twenty while he was a counselor at a summer camp in Mentone, Alabama.[10] Based upon the Golden Rule found in Matthew 7:12, the book examines the actions of characters in To Kill a Mockingbird and Uncle Tom's Cabin as well as the writings of Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King Jr.[11] It also gives tips for overcoming clinical depression which Fellows has struggled with since he graduated high school.[12] In addition to the book being named one of twelve self-help books to read in 2018 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution,[13] The book received widespread media attention in the South, being featured by 21 local nespapers newspapers in Alabama,Georgia, North Carolina, [14] Mississippi, [15] Tennessee, [16]Virginia, [17] Louisiana, [18] [19] and Arkansas ,[20] and was featured by the regional press in St. Paul, Minnesota's Pioneer Press,[21] Oklahoma's City's Daily Oklahoman,[22] and Hartford Connecticut's Hartford Courant. [23]

He Spoke With Authority: Get, then Give the Advantage of Confidence

Fellows’ second book, He Spoke with Authority: Get, then Give the Advantage of Confidence, explores the connection between confidence and both humility and empathy. The book's title gets its name from Matthew 7 verses 28 and 29 where the people in the crowd notice that Jesus speaks with authority and not as one of the teachers of the law.[24] Fellows wrote the majority of the first edition of the book in just 45 days, while working at a Walmart store in the midtown neighborhood of Atlanta. [25] By using characters such as Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby, and Jane in Jane Eyre, Fellows illustrates why confidence is important to have in interpersonal relationships as well as in life. Fellows also uses To Kill a Mockingbird as he does in his previous book. [26] From a historical lens, Fellows uses both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to teach these two lessons. Lastly, the book explores the role that confidence played in the life of Fellows' mentor, [27] Bill McDermott, former CEO of SAP, who Fellows says has "taught (him) more about life than sales." [28] The book also uses the 1997 drama, Good Will Hunting, to make several points on both confidence and vulnerability. [29] In a Northside Neighbor interview with Everett Catts, Fellows said that he wrote the book because, "there’s a misconception about confidence. I think confidence ultimately leads to empathy and security. It leads empathy because people who are secure with themselves won’t attack people who are behind or ahead of them. They deem themselves as fit. Then it leads to humility because you’re humble enough to learn and you’re also accessible.” [30] He Spoke with Authority: Get, then Give the Advantage of Confidence received national media attention in St. Paul, Minnesota's Pioneer Press, [31] the San Antonio Express-News, [32] the Salt Lake Tribune, [33] and Oklahoma City's Daily Oklahoman. [34]

The Criminal: The Power of An Apology

The Criminal: The Power of An Apology, examines the Criminal on the Cross found in Luke 23:29-43 who gives an unprovoked apology next to Jesus before he dies. Specifically, Fellows examines the gratitude, humility, courage, discipline, integrity, and vulnerability displays in that pivotal scene. By using classic works such as Catcher in the Rye, A River Runs Through It, Flowers For Algernon, A Separate Peace, and Joy-Luck Club, Fellows encourages the reader to be a man or woman after God's own heart. Fellows also uses popular movies such as Flight, He's Just Not That Into You, and popular music featuring Dave Matthews Band, Taylor Swift, and The Eagles to make his case. [35]

References
  1. McKinnon, John "Forget Self-Help by Thomas Fellows", "Douglas Enterprise", 22 December 2017. Retrieved on September 9 2019.
  2. Polling, Dean "Books: He Spoke with Authority: Thomas Fellows", "Valdosta Daily Times", 28 September 2019. Retrieved on November 10 2019.
  3. Parker, Adam "Happenings: Scholar writes on ‘Lost Cause’ narrative; Atlanta author in town for signing", 22 February 2020. Retrieved on February 25 2020.
  4. He resides in Atlanta, Georgia and is in technology hardware sales.
  5. Parker, Adam "Happenings: Scholar writes on ‘Lost Cause’ narrative; Atlanta author in town for signing", 22 February 2020. Retrieved on February 25 2020.
  6. Williams, Ross. "Buckhead salesman leads Morehouse men to profit in sales competition.", "The Northside Neighbor" , September 9 2016. Retrieved September 9 2019.
  7. Garrison, Greg. "Golden rule needs a revival, Samford grad says", "al.com", 5 March 2019. Retrieved September 9 2016.
  8. "Oklahoma religion briefs for Nov.2, "Daily Oklahoman" 2 November 2019. Retrieved November 10 2019.
  9. Parker, Adam "Happenings: Scholar writes on ‘Lost Cause’ narrative; Atlanta author in town for signing", 22 February 2020. Retrieved on February 25 2020.
  10. Catts, Everett "Buckhead resident pens book on the golden rule.", "The Northside Neighbor" , 9 November 2017. Retrieved on 9 September 2019.
  11. Polling, Dean. "Forget Self-Help: Thomas Fellows" , "Valdosta Daily Times" , 7 January 2017. Retrieved on 9 September 2019.
  12. Price, Donna. "Books message: Help yourself by helping others", "American Press", 20 November 2017. Retrieved September 9 2016.
  13. Rhone, Nedra. "Self-help books to help you love your best life in 2018" , "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution" , 10 January 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  14. Dasen, Faye. "Informative, Fun Spring Reading Recommendations", "ThePilot.com", 10 March 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  15. Long, Robert Lee. "Georgia Author Examines the Golden Rule", "DeSoto Times-Tribune" 6 December 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  16. Bradford, Kali. "Fellows Lives by Golden Rule in Latest Work", "Tullahoma News" 23 February 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  17. Tennis, Joe. "Author tackles depression through "Forget Self-Help", "SWVA Today" 27 December 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  18. Fletcher, Julie. "Book Review." The Dequincy News. December 27, 2017.
  19. Price, Donna. "Books message: Help yourself by helping others", "American Press", 20 November 2017. Retrieved September 9 2016.
  20. Teer, Dawn. "Book Review: Forget Self-Help." The Sun Times. December 29th, 2017. 6A.
  21. Grossman, Mary Ann. "Thomas Fellows looks to literature in his examination of the golden rule", "Pioneer Press", 1 July 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  22. Hinton, Carla. "Religion briefs for July 7", "Daily Oklahoman" , 7 July 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  23. Goldberg, Carole. "Write stuff - Local Authors Festival to Host Authors, Panel Discussions.", "Hartford Courant", 30 May 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  24. Holy Bible "Matthew 7:28-29 NIV", 10 November 2019. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  25. Catts, Everett. "Buckhead resident taps into confidence and humility in his two latest books", 25 March 2020. Retrieved on March 30, 2020.
  26. Polling, Dean. "BOOKS: He Spoke with Authority: Thomas Fellows", "Valdosta Daily Times" 28 September 2019. Retrieved December 2019.
  27. Skinner, Winston. "Fellows re-examines Golden Rule", "The Newnan Times-Herald", 16 February 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2109.
  28. "Oklahoma religion briefs for Nov.2, "Daily Oklahoman" 2 November 2019. Retrieved November 10 2019.
  29. Polling, Dean. "BOOKS: He Spoke with Authority: Thomas Fellows", "Valdosta Daily Times" 28 September 2019. Retrieved December 2019.
  30. Catts, Everett. "Buckhead resident taps into confidence and humility in his two latest books", 25 March 2020. Retrieved on March 30, 2020.
  31. Grossman, Mary Ann. "Literary calendar: John Coy reads from ‘My Mighty Journey,’ children’s book about Minnehaha Falls." , "Pioneer Press" 12 October 2019. Retrieved December 16th, 2019.
  32. "San Antonio Express-News" "Bookmarks." E12. 15 December 2019.
  33. Daraban, Ana. "Literary Notes." The Mix. December 13th, 2019. D6
  34. "Oklahoma religion briefs for Nov. 2" , Daily Oklahoman" November 12th, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  35. Parker, Adam "Happenings: Scholar writes on ‘Lost Cause’ narrative; Atlanta author in town for signing", 22 February 2020. Retrieved on February 25 2020.
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