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WALLER, May

Nov 3, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Biography, Christian, Memoir, Tasmania

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ISBN 978-1-922957-82-5
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A Saga of Family

Warning: this account is not for the faint hearted.

Within the contents of this book, there is much to disturb and horrify. Conversely, it is a vehicle to uplift and encourage. Whilst it lays bare the depths of human depravity, it clearly models heights of human courage and endurance. The recount shines a light on the devil, Satan, but only to demonstrate he is a defeated potentate, powerful as he undoubtedly is to deceive and corrupt.

This book also celebrates the dedication and expertise of medical and dental practitioners who study and labour towards healing, providing their patients relief from suffering. But first and foremost, completely and unashamedly, the purpose of this document is to testify to the living reality, tender compassion and miracle working power of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

The narrative constructed through transcribed diaries from 2007 – 2013 discloses evidence of the phenomenon currently termed Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). The author was previously in error when consigning references to ‘multiple personalities’ to the realm of fantasy.

‘For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith… and this not of yourselves, it is the gift of God… not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ (Ephesians 2: 8 – 10)

RAVESTEYN, Jan (John)

Oct 17, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Family History, Memoir, South Australia

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ISBN 978-1-923088-14-6
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Family Stories of a Migrant Child

His life, hopes and adventures written and remembered by Jan Ravesteyn

Introducing a heartfelt memoir that intertwines the lives of Jan Willem and his son Jan (John) Ravesteyn. In this captivating account, Jan delves into the memories of his beloved father, showcasing their unbreakable bond despite their occasional disagreements.

With deep filial love and a human connection that remained unwavering, Jan explores the profound influence his father had on shaping his childhood and ultimately shaping the person he became. As the narrative unfolds, Jan shares his own life, work, and adventures, with the invaluable support and encouragement of his daughter, Maaike.

His mother’s stories relating events from WW1, the Great Depression, WW2, a growing expanding family and the devastating flood of 1953. The biggest fork in their road was migrating to the other side of this wonderful world. The change in language, culture, geography and much more, but Maaike always used to say “you take you self with you”.
So that simplifies life when you remain true to yourself.

This memoir highlights the enduring familial ties that have shaped multiple generations, extending beyond the immediate family into the future. This is a testament to the strength of family, the wisdom passed down through the ages, and the recognition that each member is a cherished gift from above.

BISHOP, Jim

Sep 27, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Autobiography, Christian, Memoir, South Australia

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ISBN 978-1-922957-74-0
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From the Pits to the Pinnacles

The true story of a boy’s less commonly travelled trek, through hardship and horrors, to a culminating fulfilment

Born in Adelaide in 1948, Jim began what was to become a journey of horrors, of character building, soul wearying, inescapable experiences.

By the time he was 15 he had lived at ten different addresses and started over at seven different schools. At age 15, he had lived enough torment and brutality, from his father, leaving behind, his father and his unfortunate oldest, now adult, brother. Jim still had much learning to do, through what was to be a very differently challenging, but in the end, rewarding and wonderfully satisfying culmination. Walk this amazing journey with Jim and learn how your own road, yet to be travelled, need not be mapped, by the road travelled, so far.

 

MULDEARY, Scott

Aug 15, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Health & Wellbeing, Medical, Memoir, Self-help \ Personal Development, Victoria

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ISBN 978-1-923088-28-3​
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Sparks of Resilience

Embracing Life with GRIN2A Epilepsy

Scott’s story is an inspiring testament to the power of hope and human strength.

Meet Scott Muldeary, an remarkable individual who forged an extraordinary path as the first person in Australia to be diagnosed with genetic GRIN2A (glutamate receptor, ionotropic, N-methyl D-aspartate 2A) epilepsy. Battling an unexpected and challenging condition from a young age, Scott’s life took a turn he could never have anticipated.

Sparks of Resilience delves into Scott’s journey of navigating the uncharted territory of GRIN2A epilepsy. From the initial diagnosis to the daily struggles and triumphs, this book offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a true fighter. Scott faces adversity head-on, confronting seizures and uncertainties with unwavering determination. 

Despite his condition, Scott manages to find joy in the simplest of things, spreading positivity like wildfire. He teaches us that life’s challenges don’t define us; it’s our resilience and ability to see the good that truly matters.

Sparks of Resilience is a story of perseverance, hope, and the incredible power of the human spirit. It reminds us that no matter how tough our hand in life, we have the capacity to rise above it all and ignite a spark of positivity in our own hearts and the world around us. 

GLEESON, David

Jun 30, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Justice \ Law \ Crime, Melbourne, Memoir, Psychology \ Mental Health, Victoria

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ISBN 978-1-922957-31-3
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The Bucket’s Full

A life story of traumatic experiences and overcoming consequences.

The bucket’s full is a true story of a Police Officer who has worked for 37 years in a number of Policing jurisdictions and capacity
development missions in Timor Leste, Afghanistan and Papua New Guinea.

The author, David J Gleeson, was a high ranked station manager and detective in Victoria before joining the Australian Federal Police to work overseas. Following a series of incidents whilst deployed in Papua New Guinea in 2014, Federal Agent David J Gleeson is diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. His bucket was filled.

During treatment, Gleeson recounted his various adventures and episodes that led to his diagnosis of PTSD, which resulted in the compilation of his story.

The Bucket’s Full covers a wide variety of the events and traumatic circumstances that lead to an eventual serious mental health injury that almost resulted in his death.

This book is a worth reading collection of a man’s insightful experiences who learnt to live again.

COSTER, DJ

Jun 22, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Memoir, Social Sciences \ Politics \ Government, South Australia

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ISBN 978-1-922957-80-1
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A Boomer’s Ride

An unlikely journey through post-war Australia

‘Profoundly insightful with a good dose of wit… a light-hearted, nostalgic read’

D.J. Coster describes his life journey against the background of profound socioeconomic change in Australia in the 80 years since the end of WWII.

Coster is a perceptive observer of what has gone on around him and acknowledges the impact of national and international events on his life – and everyone else’s.

He describes the transitions that have tested him – from a working-class home into elite educational institutions, from medical student to junior doctor and the metamorphosis into a clinician scientist, and the tricky transition from doctor to patient. The story is told honestly and reflectively by someone not afraid to provoke. It is not a story of personal achievement against the odds, but a description of factors that made the baby boomer generation more privileged than any other generation before or since, and the way national and global events, chance encounters, and luck, shape lives.

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About the Author

D.J. Coster AO, DSc, FTSE, is a retired ophthalmologist with a distinguished career in academic medicine.

He lives in Adelaide with his wife Marion.