THE POWER OF TRAUMA: From The Darkness Of Despair To A Life Filled With Light [Paperback]

Ute Lawrence (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 20, 2008

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 post traumatic 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.

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About the Author

Ute Lawrence enjoyed a successful publishing career for twenty-two years as publisher of London Magazine and Limited Edition Magazines. She is the founder of the Performance Enhancement Centre, a keynote speaker, and in 2007 she and her husband established the first Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Association in North America.

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (April 20, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595463789
• ISBN-13: 978-0595463787
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,094,597 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A touching and inspiring story, August 13, 2008

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This review is from: THE POWER OF TRAUMA: From The Darkness Of Despair To A Life Filled With Light (Paperback)

Trauma doesn't have to be a life-crippling experience. "The Power of Trauma: From the Darkness of Despair to a Life Filled with Light" is the story of Ute Lawrence, who deals with the terrifying reality that she may have died on September 3rd, 1999 in the worst automobile accident in Canadian history. Her career was over, and her life was on the wrong track, but somehow, she overcame. "The Power of Trauma" is her reflection on post traumatic stress disorder and her will to get her life back, in a touching and inspiring story recommended for others who have experienced such trauma.