Dr. Phillip Myer

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Book Details

Title

Hatchet

Author

Gary Paulsen

Award Year
ISBN
9780689840920

Honoree Information

Dr. Phillip Myer

Position

Associate Professor

Department

Animal Science

Occasion

On the occasion of Dr. Phillip Myer's tenure and promotion to Associate Professor

Why Chosen

I read this book in elementary school, but it has been impactful throughout my life. In the book, author Gary Paulsen discusses a tool that had been given to him by his mother which became the most important tool to assure his survival. Understanding that perseverance is key to surviving challenges is a fundamental lesson from this book, which impacts my life and career to this day. I keep this book on my nightstand to remind me of this message daily.