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Author Gail Woods lived 38+ years under the guise of a smile mask. Her revealing memoir, Smile of Depression... brings to life the author's truth-revealing journey of searching first to understand and then to begin the process of healing from her undiagnosed clinical depression. A sensitive child, born to stoic parents, with an unknown genetic disposition for depression, creates a story that crescendos into a powerful perfect storm. Especially in a medical world that does not yet understand this disease. Smiling depression may read like an oxymoron, but now doctors recognize it as very real. That mask becomes a part of you, a shield used to survive. A pathway toward emotional mindfulness is possible. Anyone who has pretended to be someone they are NOT should open the front cover and begin reading. Join the author on her journey to healing....

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"Gary Stuart 5-time #1 International bestselling Author ""A deep, universal, and profound masterpiece that will leave you smiling. Author and friend Gail Woods takes you on her journey of self-discovery of how ""depression"" affected her life trajectory. Her life reads as a powerful metaphor to gain hope and acceptance with love."" ""Chapter one immediately turns such a sharp, steep corner with 'I had already begun to master a skill that I will use for 30+ years. Stifling my emotions. Masking my true feelings...' I had to stop and breathe deeply at this. Was it by sheer coincidence that you graced me with sharing your words?"" Monica Baum - retired educator"

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"Please meet Gail Woods, a journalist and writer who uses her life experiences to aspire others to go after their dreams. After retiring from teaching in TX, Gail and her husband Dan packed up seven suitcases and relocated to Costa Rica 7 years ago. Her FB page SoJourn-E, you will learn how looking for the right road leads to the Monkey Trail and more fun adventures. She shares her quest for peace and joy in the hopes that others will be inspired to turn those dreams into realities.Gail F. Woods is a freelance professional writer and editor whose work spans North America. A retired English and Communication teacher, Gail and Dan, retired music educator, followed their dream and ""retired"" to the mountains of this beautiful Central American country. Always one to use her life as an opportunity to help others, to set goals and strive to achieve those aspirations, Gail writes about her quest for finding much needed peace in Smile of Depression.Gail F. Woods was chief editor and staff writer for Wildfire Workshops and the Evolutionary Business Council for four years, after retiring! Gail continues to be published as a freelance writer as the right story inspires her.Gail's first book, Smile of Depression, is the emotional memoir of her lifelong journey with undiagnosed clinical depression and her eventual path to good health. Book #2 will be a ""fictional"" story, ""Behind the Closed Door,"" sharing the eye-opening adventures of a Texas teacher. You won't want to miss this tug-on-your-heart-strings novel."

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