Andy Grant

Anisha was only 3y old when she was betrothed to a 6y old boy whom she has never met. She finds out at the age of 12 and becomes obsessed with killing herself, swearing that she will never attend her own wedding. Find out what she does to get even with a society that still celebrates mass underage marriages to this day. At the age of 10y, a civil war broke out in Oumar's country in what the United Nations is now calling the "worst humanitarian disaster" of our time. However, at the age of 14y, his own parents enlisted him to fight in the Yemenese army A war he barely understands, let alone knows how to fight in. Find out what Oumar does, if anything, to keep his sanity and keep his faith. Two of the most homophobic countries in West Africa are; Nigeria and Ghana. Emeka has dual citizenship by birth. When he realizes he is gay, he is faced with hypocrisy at home, and hostility everywhere else. He has to somehow navigate his young adult life with increasing uncertainty every day. Can he walk this walk and land on his two feet before he loses his mind? A Teen's life chronicles the lives of 12 teenagers struggling to make sense of their lives and the lemons they have been given. The second installment by Dr. Lulu, a pediatrician, International keynote speaker and bestselling author of "How to Raise Well Rounded Children", A Teen's Life discusses the variety of stressors our teenagers face today, and how they interplay with decisions by the teens, that might have lasting (sometimes deadly) outcomes which invariably affects the prevalence of youth suicides. If you have ever felt trapped, hopeless, helpless, mentally anguished, overwhelmed, depressed or anxious, this book is for you. With the foreword by Mr. Andy Grant, multiple suicide attempt survivor, the first few pages of the book captivate the writer right away A Teen's Life will pull at your heartstrings, it will empty your tear ducts and it will also give you a few chuckle-worthy moments as well.

When Andy Grant's eyes blinked open from a 10-day coma in February 2009 he was alone in a hospital bed in Birmingham. He had a broken sternum, two broken legs, a broken elbow and shrapnel lodged in both forearms. He had a severed femoral artery, while sustaining nerve damage to his hands and feet as well as facial injuries. He had been blown up during a routine foot patrol in Afghanistan. Within days of coming to his senses, a doctor told Andy that because of the blast he would no longer be able to have children. You'll Never Walk is his story.

The ability to reflect on practice is a fundamental component of effective medical practice. In a sector increasingly focused on professionalism and patient-centred care, Developing Reflective Practice is a timely publication providing practical guidance on how to acquire the reflective skills necessary to become a successful clinician. This new title draws from a wide range of theoretical and practical multidisciplinary perspectives to assist students, practitioners and educators in embedding reflection in everyday activities. It also offers structures and ideas for more purposeful and meaningful formal reflections and professional development. Developing Reflective Practice: Focuses on the developing practitioner and their lifelong learning and the development of professional identity through reflectionProvides practical how-to information for students, practitioners and educators, including realistic case examples and practice-based hints and tipsExamines and explains the theoretical and conceptual approaches to reflective practice, including its models and frameworks.

"What an astonishing book" -Amethyst Wyldfyre"This book is a MUST read for every doctor, and anyone who has ever had even the slightest of anxiety or hopelessness about anything." -Dr. Kim D'Eramo "There are very real methods given in this book to overcome the unhappiness in life that everyone feels to some extent. The author also lets you into his life and personal battles he has faced and continues to face. This is a great read for everyone affected by suicide either by your owns thoughts and actions or by someone you love." -Patricia"Regardless of the level or degree to which we have personally dealt with any of these feelings, the fact remains that ultimately we desire to feel and live happier and more fulfilled lives. If you agree, this book will serve you well. It sure has served me well." - CLB "As someone who has lost someone to suicide, this book was actually comforting to me. I feel anyone would benefit from the knowledge and wisdom within these pages whether or not suicide or serious depression has touched your life. Even if you've slipped into a funk or have difficulty with change of any kind, the stories and exercises in this book will add life changing tools to your spiritual tool box." -Sheree Henry If you've lost someone to suicide, have thought about it yourself, or have made an attempt, this book can help you. If you have friends or loved ones dealing with depression and suicidal thinking, this book can help you. Still Here is full of techniques, tools, and exercises to assist anyone in creating more happiness in their life.Andy Grant is a survivor of multiple suicide attempts, but today he loves life. Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing At Suicide, shares the hard-learned lessons, practices and rituals that turned his life around.You can be in control of your thoughts and emotions instead of at their mercy.This is not a memoir. It is not about anyone's past, it is about your future.You don't know how your life will unfold - that is the great joy of life itself. Read this book and start improving the quality of your life."I know this works because I'm still here." Andy Grant