DEAR YOUNG PERSON,

"Dear Young Person," is a redemptive, personal letter to anyone who has ever felt behind, lost in the noise of timelines, or unsure of who they’re becoming. In this book, Charles Thomas opens up about his early teenage life and how he wrestled with hidden vices that nearly ruined his life.

The journey of how he miraculously got on a path of redemption, chasing clarity and purpose, and measuring himself against the pressure to figure out life all too quickly.

Through honest reflections, faith-rooted truths, and practical wisdom, he invites young dreamers, seekers, and late bloomers alike to embrace the beauty of their becoming. This is not just a book about purpose, it's a guide through the fog, a map for the detours, and a reminder that no experience is ever wasted in the hands of God.

If you've ever questioned your pace, doubted your path, or felt like you're running out of time, this book was written for you.

You are not late, you are just on your journey to becoming.

So, what should you expect from this journey?

• You’ll read my personal stories, and maybe even reflections that sound like yours.
• You’ll explore the beauty of slow growth and the lessons hidden in obscurity and silence.
• You’ll find encouragement if your life doesn’t look like the highlight reels and social media post of your friends and fave around you.
• You’ll come face-to-face with truth: that God’s process is often unconventional but always intentional.
• You'll see the beauty of starting early and find the strength and courage to rise, re-strategize, and build something that lasts.

Each chapter is laced with life experiences and meaningful reflections, inviting you to not just read, but engage and journal your own journey with wisdom and grace.

I invite you to take your time with this. Don’t just read, reflect deeply and respond honestly. 

See you in the pages of this book. Cheers.