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Brave Enough to be Afraid ISBN 1-904444-20-2, D. Martyn Heath
Book
Description: Drawing on his own experiences of coping
with disability, D. Martyn Heath presents a selection of
thought-provoking, one-line quotations, intended to inspire,
motivate and encourage those who are facing obstacles in life, as
well as to challenge our perceptions of ourselves and the world
around us, and nurture positive attitudes that reach beyond the
confines of physical disability and individual circumstances.
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About the
Author: D. Martyn Heath was born with a rare pectus
excavatum deformity, which constricts his upper body movements and
his breathing. In 2002, at the age of 26, he suffered his fourth
stroke. He lives in South Ockendon where he is the editor of a
small poetry magazine, The Once Orange Badge Poetry Supplement,
for disabled writers.
Below are some of the reader's comments...
"The title of this beautiful book speaks
volumes...
Each time I read the verses, I find new meanings in each one." - Ermine Hibbert
"I found this an excellent, uplifting book
full of wisdom which would lift anyone from their depression or
indeed any other illness or burden." - Angela Morkos
"Try to read more than one page of this book
without saying something out loud, it's harder than you
think"
- Vicky Stevens
"A textbook in over-coming adversity... It
offers optimism and guidance in a book you can dip into
time and time again" - Alan Pow
"What a pearl of wisdom! So much to
digest.
I select a quote a day to brighten up my inner-self" - Jane McCarthy
"I observed complex strands of genius within
this book - and was so grateful for it. It only took ten minutes
to skim read and then hours (maybe a lifetime) to get to grips
with the content."
- Anna McKenzie
"Pungent, Sharp-witted wisdom relevant to
everyone on the planet! Each page holds a truth that offers a
course of action. The Author is on a journey few have taken; and
has seen things even fewer want to articulate." - Oskar
Lapa
"The depth of this book goes far beyond word
and pages. I've learned more about myself in this short read
than I have in the last 20 years. Every anxiety sufferer should
read this book."
- Lauren Tilson
"There are some deep truths in this book!
This book is written with the best intentions from a very human heart." - Les Williamson
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