Australian Author Publishes Personal Struggle Book with Dorrance

My Life: How I Overcame Stress, Depression, and Communication Breakdowns, a new book by Jacob R. Staring, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

How does one suffer from manic depression? Can someone defeat the agony of having to deal with all the changes brought by this sickness? What is the role played by the people around in times like this?

In My Life: How I Overcame Stress, Depression, and Communication Breakdowns, Jacob Staring relates the real story behind his struggles in overcoming stress, depression, and communication breakdown. For thirty-three years, Staring underwent psychiatric treatments in several hospitals. His manifestation of the illness started when he had a breakdown because of a failed marriage. Through continued medication and follow-up checkups with his doctor, he was able to get cured physically and psychologically. The biggest parts in his entire healing process were those people, his family and friends, who stood by him at all times.

Staring found refuge through music, writing, and strengthening his faith in God. His illness did not hinder him from being the Lord's servant, who always does good for other people. In life, even if people may encounter tremendous affliction, a spiritual and righteous everyday way of living is the cure to their soul and mind.

About the Author

Jacob Staring's battle against mental illness and depression inspired him to write this book. Through this work, he hopes to encourage individuals who are dealing with the same ordeal he had been through. He currently resides in Melbourne, Australia, where he spends his time with family, friends, and playing musical instruments.

My Life: How I Overcame Stress, Depression, and Communication Breakdowns is a 58-page paperback with a retail price of $11.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4349-0904-6. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.