After a tragic pile-up on a Canadian highway, one survivor shares her profound experience with post traumatic stress disorder and her subsequent journey of healing.
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From the darkness of despair to a life filled with light.
On September 3, 1999, Ute Lawrence was involved in a horrific eighty-seven-car highway pile-up—the worst in Canadian history—that saw eight people killed. In The Power of Trauma, she draws on her mind-altering experience to develop a profound new perspective on life that has actually empowered her. Lawrence was nearly stopped in her tracks after staring death in the face, and her lengthy and successful career as a magazine publisher soon ended as she battled the haunting memories of that tragic day. Her intense struggle with post traumatic stress disorder and the lack of helpful and compassionate guidance and information inspired Lawrence to share her experience—and her powerful healing—with others. In this candid and illuminating guide, Lawrence details the symptoms of the disorder, the therapies and programs that eventually led her to a more balanced and fulfilling life, and interviews with the professionals who aided her along her journey from a paralyzing experience to a pilgrimage of self-discovery. The Power of Trauma will help those who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder to better understand and accept their symptoms. Trauma doesn’t have to be a life sentence. This guide will help you can take steps to heal and positively transform yourself. |
What people are saying about the book
“This book will touch and inspire thousands of people all over the
world - both those who have suffered personally and those who love
people who have suffered.”
Pauline Duncan-Thrasher, Communication Excellence Inc.
“You have done a wonderful thing sharing your experiences with the
world. This will truly change someone’s life.”
Robin Gallardi, BScH, DDS, owner/president, Dental Arts Centre
“I really enjoyed reading your book. I think it is a great contribution!”
Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Traumatic Stress Centre,
London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario
“I am very impressed. This is excellent … easy to read and touches the
heart and soul in all the right places.”
Janet Shute, Shute Medical Clinic
“Your book gives us the impetus to summon the courage to embark on
our own personal journey. I know you have helped set me on my way!”
Kathy Longo, Longo Food Services
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