Be Do Give Love cover

Be Do Give Love

Raw, funny, and deeply moving, Be Do Give Love is a father-daughter memoir shaped by a winter funeral, a spring reboot, and a summer of road trips and reflection. Through four simple words and multi-generational stories of loss, legacy, and laughter, rediscover timeless truths and make an impact.

ISBNs:
eBook (EPUB): 978-1-963770-00-1
Paperback: 978-1-963770-01-8
Hardcover: 978-1-963770-02-5

Cover and illustrations commissioned by Coroin Books.
Artwork by Carlos Maraver (vectorlance.com)

About the Book

What if the answers to life's biggest questions could be found in just four words? BE: Who am I? DO: What am I doing? GIVE: What difference does it make? LOVE: Why does it matter?

Be Do Give Love is a father-daughter memoir born in the aftermath of a winter funeral, a spring reboot, and a summer of road trips and reflection. What began as grief, trauma, and crisis became an unexpected opportunity to work together, launch a publishing imprint, and complete the work of bringing a grandfather's World War II memoir to a wider audience.

At the heart of their journey is a framework, not invented, but revealed through lived experience. With honesty, humor, and vulnerability, Erik Larson and Maddie Larson share stories of loss and renewal, breakdowns and breakthroughs, faith and doubt.

Rediscover the simplicity of timeless truths all too easily overlooked, and use the insights and questions in this book to align your Actions with your Identity to make a positive Impact in the world.

Authors

Erik Larson

Erik Larson

CTO and Strategic Advisor with a diverse background spanning education, software development, cloud architecture, and private equity tech transformation, participating in hundreds of successful transactions.

Madailein Larson

Madailein Larson

Next‑gen storyteller and co‑author of Be Do Give Love. Maddie's voice brings vulnerability, humor, and courage to conversations on resilience, identity, and love.

Speaking & Booking

Madailein and Erik Larson

Erik Larson and Maddie Larson are available for keynotes, workshops, and facilitated sessions where the lessons, stories and framework of Be Do Give Love align with your event.

Together, they bring a rare intergenerational perspective to conversations about identity, purpose, leadership, work, legacy, and what actually matters when the noise falls away.

Speaking formats include:

  • Keynote presentations (30–60 minutes)
  • Workshops and facilitated discussions
  • Conference sessions and panels
  • Leadership and generational communication sessions

Example session topics:

  • Bridging the Generational Divide at Work From misunderstanding to faster alignment, trust, and collaboration across age groups
  • Identity ≠ Performance Helping people stay engaged, resilient, and effective without burning out
  • Scarcity Is the Enemy of Culture Replacing fear-driven behavior with trust, generosity, and proactive decision-making
  • From Transactional to Trusted Building teams that take ownership and stay longer

For booking, contact [email protected]