| The Fog Lifter: Making Life a Better Place to Live Contributor(s): Blackford, Gary (Author) |
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ISBN: 1921589728 ISBN-13: 9781921589720 Publisher: Initiate Media Pty Ltd OUR PRICE: $15.19 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography - Psychology | Psychopathology - Depression - Self-help | Mood Disorders - Depression |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 5.5" W x 8.25" (0.61 lbs) 244 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Gary Blackford is a man with a story to tell. After sinking into the blackness of depression and mental illness to the point of attempting suicide, Gary now tells a story of great hope to a generation struggling with the mind. He begins by taking the reader into the dark caverns of the mind. This story may shock some, yet gives an incredible insight into what someone suffering in this way can go through. Then like refreshing gusts of wind, the nine steps toward recovery start to blow the fog away. Each step making the road ahead a little clearer, till the fog lifts, the sun shines through, and the beauty of life is visible again. Honest, humorous and easy to read, this book is all about making life a better place to live. |
Contributor Bio(s): Blackford, Gary: - I have been on an incredible journey. My journey, like all journeys has had some high mountain top experiences and some deep, cold and very dark valleys as well. I used to think I was alone in my suffering, but now I know that so many live where I once lived, and this book is designed to help lead as many as possible to a life beyond depression and mental illness. Although born in country New South Wales, I spent most my younger years in Sydney, Australia, during the 70's and 80's. Around the age of 16-17, life shifted and I began walking a road that would lead me to darker places than I ever imagined existed in my mind. Hallucinations, paranoia, paralysing fear and depression became constant companions, an all consuming blackness that culminated in a suicide attempt in 1986. Now I am a Senior Pastor, biblical teacher, professional sales and business development trainer, winner of numerous awards for sales and account development, and have established a successful small business, I speak and running training seminars in various fields. I love life, live and pastor in Coffs Harbour NSW Australia. I enjoy being married to my wife Robyn and have for 20+ years, I also father 4 amazing daughters. |