My dad was the king of quick-witted phrases and outlandish quips. Sometimes funny, other times hurtful, his clever epigrams were nothing short of memorable—and sometimes appalling. Many of those choice phraseologies, now known to us four sons as “Bud-isms,” had a major hand in shaping who we are today.

Since Dad’s passing in 1991, we’ve had many years without him physically in our lives, but thanks to the many “Bud-isms” we carry in our hearts and minds, he is always with us in spirit.

I put this book together because I wanted to share Dad’s most memorable, and often hilarious quotes. The book is a testament to Dad, in the hopes that these “Bud-isms,” along with the anecdotes I’ve attached to them, will bring him to life for our family members and friends who loved him, and for those who didn’t get the opportunity know him.

John S. Davidson’s “Say Hello!” is a thought provoking look at how connecting with God, yourself, and others can open-up a world of love, happiness, and peace.John takes the reader on a journey, explaining how he overcame his own limiting thoughts & beliefs to achieve a better, more balanced life. You’ll walk a mile in John’s shoes as he describes a childhood that was mired in self-doubt and confusion. John also shares the invaluable life lessons he’s learned and how he managed to break free of self-limitation allowing him to manifest the life of his dreams. The reader will receive advice and actionable tasks that will help them escape negative and self-limiting thoughts and behaviors that inhibit personal growth. This book is a thoughtful pathway to a liberated life free of limiting labels and beliefs. If the reader is willing to take a deep look within themselves and do the work needed, they will surely emerge victorious!

“Be the SPARK!” is about empowering a connective awareness around the world – one encounter at a time. It contains a compelling blueprint for enlightened growth and living, by the simple act of engaging with other people. SPARK combines the dynamic elements of Spirituality, Positivity, Acceptance, Receptivity, and Knowing into a powerful message that becomes a conduit for unconditional love and forgiveness. It’s a book readers will want to maintain as a referenceable guide that encourages them to be the SPARK in their own lives and in the lives of others.

Born into abject poverty, to parents that were legally blind, a father that struggled with alcohol, a mother who constantly battled mental illness, and he himself voted least likely to succeed, John Davidson developed a bad attitude about life early on. But instead of wallowing in self doubt and insecurity, he managed to create and enjoy a balanced life full of vitality, spirituality, and prosperity.On the pages of this book you can see how John was driven by motivation, his personal constitution, the love for his family, and his commitment to excellence. There is an important life lesson on almost every page and his story is guaranteed to inspire.