“In the world of youth development, Lou is one of few people who has broad-ranging practical expertise and experience, as well as a grounding in evidence-based approaches. I am delighted to read this book and learn from his experiences working with young people and their mentors from across the globe.”

— Kirk Friedrich, senior consultant of Groundswell Education and cofounder of Grassroot Soccer

“I can't think of a better person to write on the impact of relationships on young people. Lou's approach to working with child- and youth-serving agencies is an embodiment of all that he believes about the power of positive relationships.”

— "Denise Silverstone, director of national programs at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada "

“While the power of relationships may be well understood, for years and across the globe, Lou has been powerfully breaking it down through tools, examples, and captivating stories showing that we can and must prioritize healthy relationship development with our young people to strengthen them, our communities, and our world.”

— David Shapiro, CEO, MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership