Peter F ProutPeter's background includes farmhand, shearer, welder, soldier, teacher, community consultant, university lecturer and researcher, mentor, and active service in Borneo in 1966 with the Australian Defence Force. Following his term of active service, Pter completed a BEd at the University of Western Australia and an MEd and PhD at the University of Alberta, Canada. Peter's academic career in Australia included high school teaching and leadership, teacher education and research at Edith Cowan University, leading para-church outreach among families, children, and youth, and leading teaching and mentoring services in East African countries. He also taught in Canadian universities and was employed on contract for twelve months at the Community Education and Development Centre at Western Michigan University, USA. His published work is focused upon community, mentors and mentoring, and the positive role of elders in communities.The Swampland of Shame: How mentors and transformative events helped me navigate my way out of the swamp, is Peter's first published book. Read More Read Less