DR. MEL'S MESSAGE - From my novels to my other projects, no telling what you will read. This is the only place you will get to read about how I developed a screenplay into a novel and what is the driving force. I will talk about many things from films to books to acting to producing. It really will depend on where my mind takes me. I hope you will join me on this journey.
Today's Book of the Day, "Please Don't Jump" by Deloris E. Jordan, is a series book filled with life lessons and sage advice. Suicide is final; and along with it, those living suffer the consequences. I know because I have lost three people dear to me in my life to suicide. The pangs of regret are neverending and you find yourself asking, "Why didn't I do something?" Survivors can't blame themselves. However, we can become alert and arm ourselves with information. If you are struggling with depression or have suicidal thoughts, reach out to someone, immediately. There is help. This book will also help you. If you know of someone suffering from depression or having suicidal thoughts, please speak with them and offer help and encouragement and give a copy of this book to them. No one should suffer, and there is help. Order your copy today!
Sometimes life hurts—a lot! Overwhelmed by its challenges and painful moments, there are days when just breathing itself seems to require more energy than we have to expend. It is in such times of despair and great exhaustion that we are pushed to the edge with thoughts of throwing in the towel and surrendering to whatever, or whoever can ease the pain or be a distraction. Sometimes giving little or no thought to what the consequences will be. Beckoning us away from that edge of dire distractions with a message of hope, resiliency, and the understanding that God has not allowed us to be confronted with any situations that we cannot overcome, Deloris E. Jordan uses this book which is filled with real-life experiences to encourage us to not give up on living. Turning our attention to our inner strength, she speaks of learning how intentional God was with gifting each of us life while reminding us that no one's life is perfect, but everyone's life has a purpose. Having jumped off the edge several times in pursuit of death when overwhelmed by her life, the author writes earnestly of surviving those dark moments, finding peace, and becoming immensely grateful to still be alive. As with her first book, In My Family Shadows, she grants readers an internal view of her personal struggle for survival with uncompromised transparency.
Deloris E. Jordan shares her name with her mother, who is also an author. With each author writing from their perspective roles as members of Michael Jordan's family, Deloris writes with a profound understanding of the comfort that can be provided to others through soothing words of encouragement. In addition to authoring books, she uses her voice as an inspirational speaker to share sentiments of hope, while paying homage to her Christian faith. The owner of YASTYS.COM, a company that offers a line of "visual" encouraging products, she is also the founder of Let's Start A Conversation, a nonprofit that brings individuals together to engage in encouraging and meaningful conversations. The mother of three and grandmother of five, Deloris resides in Pennsylvania, where she is also a licensed real estate agent.
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I can not thank Deloris enough for her “truth-telling”. As I read intently through each page I was deeply encouraged and began to receive peace for my own situations. A real spiritual exchange took place as I read her story and how she accepted God's final say in her life. The courage it takes to tell such a sensitive truth with the intention of encouraging other souls is nothing short of the Spirit of the living God residing within the beautiful vessel, which is Deloris E. Jordan.
As a woman of faith who faces life struggles in many ways myself, I stand on the shoulders of women like Deloris who yield beautifully to the life-changing power of our Heavenly Father. We truly are blessed to have Deloris here with us on planet earth. I’m sure I am one of many who are thankful that God's plans were greater than hers. Do yourself a favor and buy this awe-inspiring book now. It serves as a witness and testimony to a life worth living.
This book is a lifeline, a message of hope to those who are struggling. If you're in a dark place or feel close to breaking, know that you're not alone. I was once at the same stage in my journey and found a path from darkness to light. I want to tell you how glad I am you're holding this book because there is A Better Way. I offer my story to you, to illustrate that no matter what crosses we carry, it is possible to not only survive but to thrive. The road may not be easy, but it will be worth it, that I promise you...
Captivating and from the heart GG Dimeo takes you on a journey that will touch your own truth. Struggling to understand how to approach our own feelings and what to do with them, starting from childhood is a limbo I certainly can relate to. A touching and emotional read that made me say, “yes, I’ve been there.” It’s so easy to forget how to love ourselves and put ourselves first. I recommend this book as it is a glimpse into an emotional journey that presents tools and possibilities, to help one move forward and out of a dark place, whether struggling with anxiety, depression or dysfunction. This book is a keeper and one to be shared.
I’m a writer and blogger that has made the decision to share my life lessons with others to offer understanding and hope to those that need it.
I am an eternal optimist, which seems like an odd statement from someone who has attempted suicide. Yet, it’s through that attempt that has helped me understand myself better. I am sharing my story to help others that are suffering, avoid choosing suicide as a solution. For additional life lessons and inspiration, check out my blog at https://duofounded.com.
Bill MacPhee's journey of hope and recovery is short of amazing. He details his journey in his new book "To Cry a Dry Tear" Bill MacPhee's Journey of Hope and Recovery with Schizophrenia." This book is an amazing read and if you are or if know of someone battling schizophrenia, this is a must-read, especially if you are a parent of a child diagnosed with schizophrenia.
To Cry A
Dry Tear:Bill MacPhee's Journey
of Hope and Recovery with Schizophrenia Paperback – February 13, 2014
Bill's childhood passion for swimming lead him
at the age of 19 to the South China Sea where he began a promising career as a
commercial deep sea diver in Singapore. The future looked bright for Bill,
already living his dream. Five years later, Bill was living a nightmare. Pacing
a psychiatric ward, trapped in a world of illusions, delusions, paranoia and depression,
he was 24 years old and diagnosed with schizophrenia. Bill was hospitalized 6
different times, lived in 3 group homes and had a suicide attempt. If you ever
wondered what goes on in the mind of someone who is out of reality, this is the
book that will give you a clear, vivid understanding of schizophrenia. Bill has
shared many of his original nursing notes as well as his psychiatrist notes and
treatment regimen. Today Bill is known as a recovery expert, and he defines
recovery as when you would not want to be anyone other than who you are today.
Bill has helped thousands of people through his work and publications and will
help you understand what you need to know about recovery and life with
schizophrenia.
Product details
·Paperback: 102 pages
·Publisher: iUniverse (February 13,
2014)
·Language: English
·ISBN-10: 1491722711
·ISBN-13: 978-1491722718
·Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.3 x
9 inches
Bill MacPhee
Facebook Group "Helping Parents of Mentally Ill Children"
Tell your readers a little about
yourself, where you grew up, where you live now, where you went to school etc.
Let them get to know the personal you.
I grew up in a small town near Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
Fort Erie was at the mouth of Lake Erie and across the Niagara River from
Buffalo, NY, in the USA. I grew up swimming in the Niagara River and was a lifeguard
at Crystal Beach and became a Scuba Diver as a hobby but later went to school
for Commercial Diving and worked for a year in the South China Sea based out of
Singapore. I was working on a drillship for Sea Tech International who was
subcontracted by Marathon Oil.
What inspired you to author this book?
I was diagnosed with Schizophrenia in 1987 and was hospitalized six
times, lived in THEE group homes, and had a suicide attempt. I spent five years
on my parents' couch dealing with a deep dark depression. At the time, I was
living in hell but knew I had a story to tell, and almost from day one, I knew
I was going to write a book and knew the name was going to be "To Cry A
Dry Tear" from the beginning.
Where did you get the inspiration for your book's cover?
The book cover has what looks like a tear falling into the water.
The fact is that with Schizophrenia, you can develop a blunted affect and a
lack of joy or an emotional blandness. Because of this, I could not physically
cry, however, I was crying on the inside. The tears were dry; therefore, the
title "To Cry A Dry Tear" and the cover has a tear falling into the
water, which played a big part of my life.
Who has been the most significant influence on you personally
and as a writer?
My biggest influence was David Kendrick; he was a mentor of mine
who shared his faith with me and walked side by side with me on my road to
recovery. Dave and his family befriended me and became my family and support.
My own dad was also amazing, he funded my idea to start a magazine and told me
that he believed in me, which was truly sincere and the most uplifting thing
that was ever said to me other than the love of my life who thanked me for
being me.
What were your struggles or obstacles you had to overcome to get
this book written?
This book was self-published, and it was difficult to write
because I wanted it to be perfect, which I am sure is common with all writers.
However, I really wanted to give people an accurate description of my story and
illness. I have a gift of making complicated things simple and explaining
things so people can understand them. My friend John would try to capture
things like depression, and I would say no that is not good enough; for example,
I was in a deep dark depression for five long years. And day after day dragged
on with nothing to do except pace and exist. I would say to John we need to
make the reader really feel how long five years of doing nothing really is. It
feels like a lifetime. Such things like that were a challenge.
Tell your readers about your book.
I was hospitalized six different times, lived in three group
homes, and had a suicide attempt. I spent five years on the couch dealing with
a deep, deep dark depression. In 1987 I was diagnosed with Schizophrenia, and
in 1994 I started a publication called SZ Magazine. I did that for 23 years,
and my book is an inspiring unbelievable success story that holds nothing back.
It is raw honesty, and nothing is sugar-coated.
The target audience are parents who have a son or daughter with
a mental illness. It is something that they can relate to, and learn a great
deal. It offers hope, education, and understanding. As well my current work
with my Facebook group, "Helping Parents of Mentally Ill Children,"
can be a great resource as well.
What do you consider your greatest success in life?
My definition of success used to be when I was in the corporate
world that success is when you can do what you want to do. However, today I
would say that success is to have joy and peace and to know that all is right
in the universe. I purposely try to keep my life simple and stress-free. Some
of my favorite moments are looking across the river at the Buffalo Skyline and
watching the finches at the finch feeder and the sparrows at the sparrow feeder
and the hummingbirds at the hummingbird feeder.
What one unique thing sets you apart from other writers in your
genre?
I am not so different than others; however, my book is unique in
two ways that most books about mental illness do not have. My book has my
Doctor's notes, and my nurse's notes word for word. So it is unique in that
way. Everything is documented. I am working on a second book called, "Over
the Edge and Back," about people who have attempted suicide but who love
their life today. It will also have a cultural flavor to it.
