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KUNATI BOOK PUBLISHERS
Infinity Publishing
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Category: Non-Fiction, Memoir, Mental Health ISBN: 1-4120-9508-5 Publisher: Trafford Publishing Price: $20.00 Cdn; $17.39 US; trade paperback |
Description:The book is a journey from early childhood to the far reaches of disassociation and insanity compounded with alcoholism. It describes the spawning of a very disturbed individual and discovers the onset of the damaging characteristics, which has followed the author till this present day. This publication unveils the deepest and darkest secrets in order to accept and put to rest a traumatic life engulfed by negativity. It details every aspect, which caused irreparable damage to an otherwise, mild and loving demeanour. The book goes into great detail of what life is like with mental illness and addiction. Dual Diagnosis is the given names for such conditions. In this case, alcohol was used to numb the affects of the illness. The illness became unbearable to cope with. Medications and therapy do not have the desired affects to calm a crisis, where alcohol is fast acting and gives almost instant temporary relief. This is why it is so addicting. The author was desperate to relieve himself from his painful and torturous life. Unable to face reality, the author hid in the delusional world of disassociation blocking out your realm. He would hide in this secret world for decades away from the pains of reality. Secluded and alone, he would slip further into the abyss. The alcohol was used to induce this imaginary sanctuary into a new reality. Oblivious to reality, the author entered a place free from rules, regulations and morals. The most despicable swirling thoughts were compounding which was in fact changing his behaviour and character. Normally a mild and loving demeanour, the author's character would develop into situations, which caused a threat to him and the public. The author slipped into a psychosis and his world turned to black. His character turned evil and demented with no hope of escape. Desperate of staying in control, he used self-mutilation and alcohol to calm the beast. Bloody and intoxicated, he would wander the streets in the early morning hours searching for answers.
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Reviews:"Schnerch has reached the point of being comfortable talking about his lifelong mental illness and addiction resulting from his attempts to self-medicate with alcohol. He goes back to his childhood, being bounced from father to uncle, and through the years of denial. The mind of a bi-polar alcoholic isn’t a fun place to visit, but it’s instructive for those who are looking at a similar circumstance in their own family or social circle, which was the author’s reason for sharing his story. He hopes his own success in seeking and finding peace of mind and freedom from his demons will give others hope for success and encouragement in working toward it. Schnerch gives credit on the book cover to his editor, Marc D. Baldwin PhD." ~ Liz Pogue, Times Colonist "The
Peaceful Warrior: Memoirs of a Damaged Mind and Soul is not an easy
read, particularly the passages that allow entry into the confusion and
delusions associated with the author’s bipolar disorder. While the
audience for this book may not be the average recreational reader, for
those who work with and provide daily care of the mentally ill and
substance dependant, this book provides some insight into what the dually
diagnosed are dealing with and why becoming well is a battle that must be
fought on-going." ~ Melissa
Levine, www.bookreviewers.org
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