Living Proof
Extraordinary Entrepreneur
What would drive a teenager to sell Christian books door-to-door? Certainly this is not a normal activity. Most 16-year-olds are more concerned with learning to drive, going to parties, playing video games or working at a fast food restaurant for cash. But Kelly Brueske is no ordinary teen.
When Kelly was 16-years-old, he decided to spend the summer selling books door-to-door. He spent the summer in Phoenix, Arizona -- a very hot place. The next summer he opted for the “cool” northwest and sold books in Hayden Lake, Idaho.
But why would a young person do this? Kelly says “I’m talkative; I like to meet people, help people and learn how people live.” And like any job he earns money. But it all goes to Christian education. And his school, Walla Walla Valley Academy, matches what he earns dollar-for-dollar.
Kelly enjoys the experience of visiting people door-to-door. One day he felt impressed to ask a lady if he could pray for her. Story continued
