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From a world darkened by depression and mental illness comes a message of hope to this generation. 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 showing his personal struggle. This story may shock some, yet give an incredible insight into what someone suffering from depression and mental illness can go through. Then, like taking steps from a dark cellar into the open light, Gary leads us step by step through 9 practical steps into the light. This book has been over 20 years in the making and told in a very real and at times quite humorous way.

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.. .straight-forward, easy to read, yet powerful...I highly recommend it to you. Pastor Shaun Foster NNSW Director C3 Church International .. .not only challenging and frank but an insightful handbook full of golden keys.. Pastor Wayne MageePresident, Four Square Church Australia .. .I found Gary's book both honest and refreshingly written with a great mix of humour and unusual candour. Gary's book is accessible to all, down to earth and a great encouragement to anyone suffering from any kind of mental anguish. Tony Crowe Christian counsellor This book is a must have! It gives me hope...easy to read and understand. This book gives Life! David Withers Most importantly these pages bring hope....I feel privileged to have read this. Kerry Greenwood

"""...straight-forward, easy to read, yet powerful...I highly recommend it to you."" Pastor Shaun Foster NNSW Director C3 Church International ""...not only challenging and frank but an insightful handbook full of golden keys.."" Pastor Wayne Magee President, Four Square Church Australia ""...I found Gary's book both honest and refreshingly written with a great mix of humour and unusual candour. Gary's book is accessible to all, down to earth and a great encouragement to anyone suffering from any kind of mental anguish."" Tony Crowe Christian counsellor ""This book is a must have! It gives me hope...easy to read and understand. This book gives Life!"" David Withers ""Most importantly these pages bring hope....I feel privileged to have read this."" Kerry Greenwood"

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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.

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