In Pursuit of Joy - Softcover

Green, Gary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1631354213 ISBN 13: 9781631354212

Publisher: Sbpra, 2015

Synopsis

Now a Bronze Medal winner in the Readers Favorite book awards!                 

In Pursuit of Joy has been called inspiring and brutally honest. Using examples from his own recovery from depression and alcoholism, as well as drawing from a wide range of sources, Gary Green demystifies mental illness and addiction. This concise and understandable book teaches lessons that are essential for anyone struggling with their life; but also valuable for everyone.
 This book will help you:

1. Understand the causes of mental illness.
2. Understand the recovery process.
3. Reduce feelings of worthlessness and isolation.
4. Conquer addictions.
5. Communicate more effectively.
6. Improve relationships.
7. Reach a new level of spiritual understanding.
8. Increase your level of happiness.
9. Find hope again.

This book will change your perspective from avoidance of pain to a pursuit of joy.   

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"In Pursuit of Joy is one of the most compelling books I have read in the last ten years. Gary Green tells his own deeply moving story of a journey from depression and alcohol problems to a life of peace with himself and the world. Although this is one man's story, it applies to any of us who have ever felt alone with our problems, that we are unlovable in some way, and that there is no way out of the maze. Mr. Green shares the different paths that eventually led him out of his own maze, ranging from the philosophical to the psychological to the spiritual, never preaching, but always inviting people to find their own way to lead a richer, more joyful life. This book speaks directly to the heart of the matter and, uniquely, to the heart of the reader. If Mr. Green, a self-described 'regular guy,' can recover his life, maybe we all can."

Susan Gingerich, co-author of The Illness Management and Recovery Program, The Complete Family Guide to Schizophrenia, Coping Skills Group, and Social Skills Training for Schizophrenia

About the Author:

It has been a long journey from depressed, lonely and alcoholic farm-boy to internationally known, award winning author. Using insight he gained from his own struggle he helped hundreds of individuals move from misery to joy during the many years he worked in the human services field. During his journey he also taught many other care-givers how to improve their ability to help others.

During this time he became a practiced listener and a good story teller.
Now he divides his time between his small farm and writing inspiring and educational books.
His writings have helped many learn the skills needed to:

•  Reduce feelings of worthlessness and isolation
•  Increase feelings of happiness
• Conquer addictions
• Reach new levels of spiritual understanding
• Improve relationships
• Find hope

He has long lived by the motto "Inspire Joyful Sanity". So, what the heck does that mean? Well, the inspire part is obvious. His definition of sanity is to understand and accept the universe and the rules that make it work. The joyful part refers to the idea that joy is the default state of the human mind. The idea is that as you understand and accept the rules of the universe you remove the barriers to being in a joyful state. His goal is to inspire joyful sanity in himself and others.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sbpra
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1631354213
• ISBN 13: 9781631354212
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 116