Award-Winning Inspirational Book Offers an Authentic Path to a Life of Joy
Patrice Dickey's critically acclaimed self-help book "Back to the Garden: Getting From Shadow to Joy" brings readers along the path of possibility with spiritual insights and true stories of heroic individuals who successfully made their way out of the shadows.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 12, 2007 -- True life transformation rarely follows a linear model, which is why Patrice Dickey chose not to follow the conventional "self-help" model of checklists and exercises in her inspirational book "Back to the Garden: Getting From Shadow to Joy" (ISBN 9780977086511, PD Communications, 2006).
"Back to the Garden" has won awards in the inspirational/spiritual category in contests including Writers Digest, the international IPPYs and Best Books USA, as well as first prize for non-fiction from the Atlanta Writers Club.
Dickey allows her vulnerability and personal struggles to shine through in "Back to the Garden," a choice that readers have overwhelmingly appreciated for the authenticity it brings to the book. Along with her own experiences, "Back to the Garden" also contains inspiring stories from class members in Dickey's "Get the Life You Love" at Emory University in Atlanta, including a grieving empty nester and man molested in childhood.
"Back to the Garden" describes the author's own journey to self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-respect and self-love through the metaphor of gardening. "When we come to an ending, we must be willing to spend some time in the void as nature does, experiencing the powerful lessons there and regaining our strength before the next new beginning," Dickey says. "We all have plenty of manure in our lives, and it's our choice whether we'll use it as fertilizer or just leave it in a big stinky pile," she laughs.
"Back to the Garden" serves as a guide for readers to grow into the full, joyous lives they are meant to live. The book is sprinkled with spiritual wisdom, presented through uplifting poetry, song, mythology and a wide variety of religious examples. "Back to the Garden" helps readers to step out of the shadows by presenting honest clarity and insight, with warm humor, personality, wisdom and strength that's never overbearing.
Readers who prefer a more interactive journey can check out the accompanying DVD series, CD audiobook and single chapter mp3 downloads at www.patricedickey.com.
About the Author
Patrice Dickey resides in Avondale Estates, Ga. She is a motivational speaker, author, workshop leader, life coach and registered yoga instructor. She has taught at Emory University's Center for Lifelong Learning since 1999. She also enjoyed a successful 20- year career with PD Communications, her public relations consulting firm.
"Back to the Garden: Getting From Shadow to Joy" (ISBN 9780977086511, PD Communications, 2006) can be purchased at her website at a bargain rate, and through local and online bookstores. For more information, visit www.patricedickey.com. Publicity contact: www.readerviews.com. Review copies available upon request.
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