Thomas Fellows
Alma materSamford University
The Westminster Schools
OccupationAuthor
Notable workForget Self-Help: Re-Examining the Golden Rule
Websitewww.thfellows.com

Thomas Fellows is an American author of non-fiction self-help books.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

He attended The Westminster Schools as well as Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama.[4][5]

Career

Fellows works in technology hardware sales.[3]

He has written four books that seek to interweave biblical scripture, history, and literature: He Spoke with Authority: Get, the Give the Advantage of Confidence,The Criminal: The Power of an Apology, and Mrs. Dubose's Last Wish: The Art of Embracing Suffering. His books also feature popular movies and music.[6][4] Fellows credits his bipolar diagnosis for his creativity in his writing.[7]

Fellows is interviewed frequently by local affiliate stations about his books, education reform and how artificial intelligence will affect the workforce and education.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14]

Writing

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.[15] 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.[16] Fellows not only encourages the reader to follow the Golden Rule, but says that the Golden Rule is lost in modern-day Christianity.[7][5] It also gives tips for overcoming clinical depression which Fellows has struggled with since he graduated high school.[7]

While the book is grounded in scripture, the author commented in the Newnan Times Herald that he "didn't just write it for Christians."[17] Faye Daysen of The Pilot writes that "Fellows uses scripture, but doesn't hit readers over the head with it."[18]

His second book, He Spoke with Authority: Get, then Give the Advantage of Confidence, explores the connection between confidence, humility and empathy. Fellows wrote the majority of the first edition of the book in 45 days, while working at a Walmart store in the midtown neighborhood of Atlanta.[19] By using characters such as Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby, and Jane in Jane Eyre, he argues confidence is important to have in interpersonal relationships and in life.[2] From a historical lens, he uses George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Lastly, the book explores the role that confidence played in the life of Bill McDermott, former CEO of SAP, who Fellows says has "taught [him] more about life than sales."[17][6]

The Criminal: The Power of An Apology, examines the Criminal on the Cross found in Luke 23:29-43, who gave an unprovoked apology next to Jesus before he died. Fellows examines the humility and vulnerability displayed in the scene and uses classic novels, popular movies and popular music to make his case.[3] In a review by The Valdosta Daily Times, Dean Poling says, "The Criminal looks at the empowerment behind well-known concepts: It takes a big person to apologize. There is power in humility. Less is more."[20]

Mrs. Dubose's Last Wish: The Art of Embracing Suffering was inspired by a character in To Kill a Mockingbird named Mrs. Dubose, who suffers on purpose to rid herself of a morphine addiction and by the writing David Brooks did in "The Road to Character". Drawing on examples in classic literature, popular music, movies, history and the Bible, Fellows makes the claim that the more suffering one goes through, the more empathy they can build.[21] The book also describes the rags-to-riches story of Bill McDermott.[22] A review in the Laredo Morning Post described the book as "short, meaningful and spiritual".[23] The foreword was written by Nassir Ghaemi.

Texas Lieutenant Gubernatorial 2026 Speculation

In an interview with KVEO-TV, the NBC affiliate in Harlingen, TX, when asked if he had ever considered running for political office, Fellows said that he was "definitely measuring a potential run" to be the Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 2026. When pressed on whether he would run as a Republican or Democrat, Fellows indicated that if he did run, he would run as an Independent.[24]

References

  1. ↑ McKinnon, John (December 22, 2017). "Forget Self-Help by Thomas Fellows". Archived from the original on September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  2. 1 2 Poling, Dean (September 28, 2019). "BOOKS: He Spoke with Authority: Thomas Fellows". Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 Parker, Adam (February 22, 2020). "Happenings: Scholar writes on 'Lost Cause' narrative; Atlanta author in town for signing". Post and Courier. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  4. 1 2 Lollar, Amber (April 28, 2021). "Texas author publishes fourth book". The Henderson News.
  5. 1 2 Garrison, Greg (March 5, 2019). "Golden rule needs a revival, Samford grad says". al.com. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  6. 1 2 "Oklahoma religion briefs for Nov. 2". Daily Oklahoman. November 2, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
  7. 1 2 3 Price, Donna (November 20, 2017). "Book's message: Help yourself by helping others". Lake Charles American Press. Archived from the original on July 16, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Texas author discusses 'Mrs. Dubose's Last Wish: The Art of Embracing Suffering'". KCBD. Lubbock, TX. June 23, 2021.,
  9. ↑ "New Book by Thomas Fellows Can Change Your Outlook". KTUL. Tulsa, OK. June 15, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Interview with Author Thomas Fellows". KOSA. Odessa, TX. March 24, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Thomas Fellows talks on his education reform report". KRQE. Albuquerque, NM. September 20, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Is college a scam? Some Americans believe job success can be obtained without college". KATV. Little Rock, AR. September 8, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT, could replace millions of jobs". WKOW. Madison, WI. May 26, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Embracing AI: Author maps out how artificial intelligence could reshape the workforce". WJAC. Johnston, PA. June 29, 2023.
  15. ↑ Catts, Everett (November 8, 2016). "Morehouse, coached by Westminster alum, places high at national event". Northside Neighbor. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  16. ↑ Poling, Dean (January 7, 2017). "Forget Self-Help: Thomas Fellows". Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  17. 1 2 Skinner, Winston (February 16, 2018). "Fellows re-examines Golden Rule". The Newnan Times-Herald. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
  18. ↑ Faye, Dasen (March 10, 2018). "Informative, Fun Spring Reading Recomendations [sic]". The Pilot Newspaper. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
  19. ↑ Catts, Everett (March 25, 2020). "Buckhead resident taps into confidence and humility in his two latest books". Northside Neighbor. Archived from the original on May 22, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  20. ↑ Poling, Dean (August 15, 2020). "BOOKS: The Criminal: The Power of an Apology: Thomas Fellows". Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  21. ↑ Shepherd, Sherry (September 25, 2021). "Author's latest book focuses on suffering". Longview News Journal. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  22. ↑ Riggs, Tracy (August 15, 2021). "Author shares how he came to embrace suffering". The Baptist Paper.
  23. ↑ Green, William (November 2, 2021). "Green:'Mrs. Dubose's Last Wish asks important questions regarding suffering". The Laredo Morning Times.
  24. ↑ "Author dissects Obama interview on providing value in the workplace". valleycentral.com. October 30, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
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