54 Simple Truths with Brutal Advice: How to Face the Challenges of Life by Micha

Description: 54 Simple Truths with Brutal Advice by Michael Wash, Tessa Hall, Ben Johnson A self help book that may change your life. Tough love, inspirational stories and sound advice given to those who wish to prepare them selves for the inevitable challenges of life. From love, grief, fear, illness, stress to parenting, growing old and living for now, this book is simple straight to the point and could be your best friend. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this unique book, Mike Wash shares a wealth of personal wisdom drawn from real life experiences. The examples come from a variety of contexts, including home, leisure and work. He has worked in health, education and business settings. He tells impressively honest stories of gain and of loss, of celebration and of suffering, of joy and of regret, of achievement and of failure. In the telling of these truths we find the inspiration to reflect upon the rich tapestry of our own lives: our values, beliefs, relationships, choices, decisions, failures, successes, hopes and dreams. The book gives plenty of information and ideas but more than that, it gives the reader hope. The hope that can lead to an honest reappraisal of our own experiences, and the confidence to be the person we most want to be. Who would benefit from this book? Anyone who wants to make the most of their life, and learn about living! Author Biography Mike Wash is a former psychiatric nurse and is now one of the UKs most sought after personal development coaches, helping both individuals and corporate to achieve their goals. He has through long experience developed a great understanding of human nature and this is very evident in the book. At the age of fifteen, after spending eighteen months in a Catholic school, training for a life of a religious teacher as a De La Salle brother, I decided to come home and face the realities of a different type of family life. The desire within me to help others was still strong, and on the eve of me leaving to do voluntary services overseas at the age of seventeen, an opportunity to join the school of psychiatry as a student nurse was too much of a coincidence to ignore. Those first few years working in a large mental institution in the early 1970s, wiped out any sense of remaining naivety or innocence I had about the capability of the human mind to destroy itself and others. My path was set, but I was unhappy to be constrained by institutional walls, so after psychiatry, I trained as a general nurse, then as a tutor - and in my private practice, qualified as a counsellor and psychotherapist. The constraining nature of the health profession was still too much, so I decided to explore outside. My horizon hanged significantly when after writing a paper proposing that most senior managers suffer from organisational psychoses or neurosis, I was offered a job in a large telecommunications company. Here, I introduced counselling as a legitimate form of support for the business and the value of developing a supportive, facilitative change management style of leadership. My premise was that large organisations damage your health - and it doesnt have to be that way. The irony was that during this time, I battled for six months against cancer, which created a greater strength and determination in me to carry on the path of healing, whether in the context of work or family life. During these very formative years, I also experienced the tragic death of my mother. Following an accident, she was left in a coma for several years. Also, my little sister fell ill and endured years of kidney dialysis before succumbing to hepatitis and kidney failure. As a trained nurse I was able to support her on home dialysis for several years. I was married young, and one of the proudest moments of my life was witnessing the birth of my twin sons. The strain of tragedy, illness, and personal change was too much for my marriage, and divorce eventually cut the chains - enabling us both to be free and to find new happiness. I have been running my own business for the past twenty years and feel very privileged to have worked with people and organisations passionate about wanting to change and discover their true potential. I am very happy, married to Mave, and enjoying my grandfather status and the attention of my sons and stepchildren. The journey continues... Review "This is a book that doesnt pull its punches, which speaks honestly and directly about the challenges of life, offering advice from the authors own experience and the worlds wisdom. Dip into this book when you need to face up to harsh realities, when you need to hear a wise and friendly voice, when you need reminding that you are valuable and worthwhile." Susan Quillan, author of 21 books on relationship psychology and a national press journalist and broadcaster" Details ISBN0953644847 Author Ben Johnson ISBN-10 0953644847 ISBN-13 9780953644841 Format Paperback Short Title 54 SIMPLE TRUTHS W/BRUTAL ADVI Pages 180 Language English Media Book Year 2010 Edition 2nd Illustrator Ben Johnson Imprint MWA Publications Subtitle How to Face the Challenges of Life Place of Publication York Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations Publication Date 2010-11-28 UK Release Date 2010-11-28 AU Release Date 2010-11-28 NZ Release Date 2010-11-28 Publisher MWA Publications Edition Description 2nd edition Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101908510;

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