inspiration from the heart
THE GIFT
as told to GAVIN SHARPLES 
 
ANTHEA'S JOURNEY 
rediscovering life
Anthea van der Pluym

Every now and again a unique piece on creative writing comes along whose ability to uplift resonates long after the reading of the last sentence.

The Gift is such a book. The author has used his unique talents to create a motivational piece whose concluding punch line has left readers visibly moved and elevated.

Gavin Sharples is a professional conference and platform speaker. He has been called the "Patch Adams" of speaking, a maverick, crazy, mad, intense, outspoken, creative, nice guy, not normal, passionate and naughty. He is a new breed of speaker. But in his mind the greatest compliment he has ever received is from school children, one of whom said: "Thank you, you have made a difference in my life!"

Gavin speaks to over 2 000 people a month and receives standing ovations from coast to coast. He is certainly on of the hottest speakers on the circuit at the moment.

His titles have included: son, brother, student, captain, drop-out, shit stirrer, detective sergeant, real estate agent, insurance broker, body guard, entrepreneur, boss, national training manager, consultant, speaker, author, comedian, friend, husband and his greatest achievement - DAD!

He has worked with hundreds of major local and international companies.

Gavin has been described as a "special, down-to-earth human being, committed to helping others achieve happiness in life."

Gavin has easy and practical, but certainly different - ideas that help to liberate others "uniquenesses"

By being his natural self, he hopes that people are able to realise that they too, can be themselves and succeed. He believes in the greatest gift you can possibly give others is to teach them to be themselves, and has for years excited conference delegates internationally. His style is unorthodox, crazy and serious fun.

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Written from a personal perspective, this book is an encouraging resource for family members and friends who are helping victims in the aftermath of a devastating and life-changing event. This story describes how Anthea survived the effects of a loved one's violent death and began and continued the self-transformation that made rediscovery possible. It brings together the wisdom, empathy and warmth of an ordinary woman who not only survived, but who also regained the ability to enjoy the unique essence of her own life.

Anthea is committed to helping facilitate information sharing so that victims and helpers can receive assistance. Anthea's hope is that her story will inspire others to being their own journey and to rediscover life after violence

We don't receive wisdom, we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us from - Marcel Proust

This poignant book is a must-read for all survivors of violent crime as well as their friends and family

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