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The Hell I Can't

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The Hell I Can't is the true story of one man's physical, mental and emotional journey through the ravages of a grizzly and harrowing "incurable" disease.

Terry McBride's story is not an "airy-fairy', `feel-good' romp through some instantaneous and painless miracle of recovery. McBride endured a cumulative total of over 280 days in hospitals and around 30 surgeries spaced over several years. He doesn't spare his image or his dignity as he frankly describes, often in gritty detail (yet, somehow, not losing his delightful sense of humor), the day-to-day pain and indignities, his many low times, his times of doubt, of anger and rage, of self-pity, hopelessness, terror and depression --- and finally his emergence on the other side.

Rather than just telling the story, he relates his emotional, physical and spiritual journey through seemingly impossible times and, painstaking-step-by-painstaking-step, how he eventually emerged as the completely healthy, robust and very vibrant individual he is today.

Just relating the story of his illness could be a book in itself, but McBride goes much further. While he was sick he didn't just `lay there'. He worked extremely hard to get well, even when the doctors had given up hope. In the book he relates exactly what he did - emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically - to create perfect health.

The latter part of The Hell I Can't goes to the very heart of what reality is, why we have the life we have right now, and how to create the life we want. I must confess to being a bit of a "personal improvement junkie" but, since reading this book, I am sorely tempted to give away almost my entire private library of self-improvement books (the notable exception being Mike Dooley's CD sets). I no longer "need" them.

The book relates the story of a trip to hell and back. But it is much more than a story of the triumph of the human spirit over a hopeless situation. The latter part of the book is also a road map for creating new physical, emotional and spiritual realities, and also how to create the life of one's dreams.

The Hell I Can't is the story of one man taking responsibility for his life and his recovery, and his journey back to perfect health --- and, step-by-step, how he did it.

The title caught my eye, the book captured my heart. What an amazing story of courage, strength, and hope! I started to fold corners on pages I wanted to refer back to rather than write in it because I wanted to share it with a friend when I was finished. Before long I realized there were more pages folded back than not. Needless to say, I'm buying my friend her own copy and will also buy copies for many others at Christmas. Very inspirational! As Terry writes, you don't climb a mountain... you climb one section at a time. His physical recovery is miraculous, his emotional recovery is our gift from him as he shares how we can truly LIVE life and not be limited by others beliefs of what they think we can/should/will do.

I attended Terry McBride's workshop (and purchased his book) and it has truly changed my life, 1000% for the better. He has helped me to realize that I have the power to create whatever I desire. Including healing myself. I have had a medical problem that no one can figure out. I've had two surgeries because of it. I am now in the process of healing myself, and it's working! Give yourself this extraordinary gift, you will not be sorry! Many claim they know how to heal others or themselves. Still many others claim they can teach you how to manifest your desires. Well this man actually has done it. And has the medical documentation to prove it. THIS MAN IS THE REAL DEAL! Don't waste your money on other books like I have. This is the only one you will need.

I love this book. It is a message of hope with a specific problem and solution. Check Terry's website to see if he will be speaking in your town. Seeing him tell his story just took my breath away.

Terry McBride is an incredible writer, speaker, and thinker of our time!! How is it that he is not better known!?! To hear him speak can give anyone a sense that hope and the unlimited potential in us all is absolutely attainable in every situation that we encounter. This is definitely a must read and I recommend it to everyone on the planet!

The highest praise I can give for Terry McBride and his book is that for the first time ever, I have found myself in Borders walking right by all the self-help books. There is no need for any of them anymore after reading 'The Hell I Can't' and implementing his program (from his website).

I have been reading self-help books for 25 years, and while many authors have some very good information on 'how to' apply affirmations or visualizations, very few can speak from a place of pure experience as Terry can. Terry takes the reader on his journey, allowing them to experience his raw emotions, his honesty, his pain, his courage, and his triumph.

I was blessed to hear Terry speak a couple of months ago, and was sitting in the front row. From the moment he spoke I knew I was listening to the mentor I had been asking for to help me tie up some loose ends in my own self-healing, and learn some new techniques in the process. I didn't have to go back and re-learn anything, I started the process right where I am now. I've always known I would heal myself, regardless of hearing scare-tactic words from doctors who know nothing about the human soul let alone me. But there was something missing in my process - I was beginning to doubt myself. Until I read this book!

To anyone who may feel stuck in their healing process, do yourself a favor - you owe it to yourself to get your power back. Read this book, and pull all the energy back into your own body. Stop giving it away to something or someone 'other than' he/she who knows best - YOU! No doctor, guru, leader, family member or friend can do it for you.

There is a refreshing 'newness' to Terry's principles - so much so that I found myself marking up almost every page in the last half of the book!

Accept no less than the truth - you CAN heal your body, create the perfect job and desired outcomes in situations. I am. And I'll continue to do so now that I've implemented the principles.

Thank you Terry - you've jump started my healing process in all areas of my life and I am forever grateful!

In this book Terry McBride takes you into his inner world and through the most challenging health condition and more importantly he shows you how he got out of it. If you have major challenges ahead of you and don't know how to overcome them, this book shows you how he did it. It is worth reading. You might actually discover another aspect of yourself that is more powerful than any challenge in front of you. You can triumph over your challenges.

This book is revolutionary. Terry's battle for his health has ramifications in all areas of life. His message challenges our limiting beliefs about God, life and religion. It's not a book for the conformist, the meek or anyone with a weak-stomach. (The descriptions of his medical situation are a bit gruesome.) This is a life-changing book. I've already given the book to a friend and I'm ordering another!

I wish I could afford to by a couple hundred copies of this book and give it away to every person I know! For me, his struggle to figure out what he believed in and how to make it all work for him are very real to me! I have asked many of the questions he asks and have bounced between conviction and angry depression much as he describes. This book was a total inspiration to me because his journey is soooooo real and his outcome so positive. Unlike so many people who write of their theories just spouting a lot of seemingly brilliant ideals with no instruction for application, Terry McBride describes his process with admirable honesty! I highly recommend this book for anyone who doesn't think they have it all figured out, who struggles in life in any way!

While reading this book, I was reminded of my own, albeit miniscule, physical and spiritual challenges ~ and was nudged by Mr. McBride to get over myself, and get on with the process!

What the author went through was tantamount to a miracle ~ a miracle of his own creation. Becoming physically and spiritually healthy, and then taking that pure knowledge to the public to help others, has taught me what true grace is really all about.

McBride tells and shows you, in no uncertain terms and in a succinct manner, that if you want to be healthy, you can ~ no matter what anyone else might say. If you are seeking answers to questions that no other "health professionals" can answer ~ read this book and get healthy!


Paula T. Webb ~ author of "Creating Perfect Relationships" and "An Independent Ministry"