6/4-6/25 Shattered - A tragedy on the mountain - Review & Giveaway

Shattered a tragedy on the mountain-

On a cold, crisp November morning a truck pulling a fifth wheel RV rolls onto the Zuni Indian Reservation in New Mexico. There is no one around for miles and while it has a stark beauty, it is a desolate spot. The man driving the rig is a fugitive from the law. He is a tormented, lonely soul who has endured all of the misery he can tolerate. He is past trying to deal with the ever-present depression. He has nothing to continue to live for and has lost all that matters to him. At one time he had it all—successful career, wife, son, beautiful home and ranch.  He had brought his life’s dreams to reality. That is all gone now and only memories remain as a constant companion, haunting his every moment. His life as a respected bank president who worked tirelessly in civic and charitable organizations on behalf of the community he served feels as if it was someone else’s life, not his. He is living an unbelievably hellish nightmare, facing at least six months in an Arizona prison.  He has nothing left to live for and no way out. The man stops the truck. He reaches across to the passenger seat, picks up his .45, and puts it under his chin.  As the sun rises at his back, the light reflects off the gun’s barrel like a sunburst.  Tears stream down his face, his hands shake, but he knows this time it is for real. There is no going back. The man’s trigger finger begins to pull back and his last thoughts are of the life he has lost, what he had been, and what he has become. 

Shattered is a great book that is a true life story of a mentally ill man. The man who once had it all quickly loses everything and everyone he loved most dear.  I myself have lived with depression since the age of nine and was later diagnosed with bi-polar by the age of sixteen. My story has been long and hard but with my husband by my side i've managed to make it through a lot of trials and tribulations. This book has inspired me to start taking my medicines and even have a visit with my Dr. whom I have not seen in quite some time. Shattered is truly an eye opener to those who suffer from the disease and those who live with those who suffer from it. The story is written by Dr. Donna Nicholson and her son Gary Nicholson; the two people who lived through the tragedy and “Hell on Earth” if you will. Donna really captured the loving and scary moments throughout her life and brought them together to form this story, the tale of her life and her sons. This is definitely a must read, from start to finish it was very hard for me to put this book down.

Dr. Donna Nicholson:

Dr. Nicholson has educated for over forty years; teaching and training adults is still a large part of her work today. In 2009 Dr. Nicholson retired from her last superintendent position and became the President of Donna Nicholson & Associates. Her most notable award is the Key Communicator Award for Texas given to her as the person who made the biggest impact on education. Dr. Nicholson currently resides in Texas.

Gary Nicholson:

Gary Nicholson is the son of Dr. Nicholson and her late husband. Gary has achieved quite a few good things throughout his life including becoming the Executive Producer for Dogpile Productions and currently resides in California.

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Sponsored by: Shattered -- Dr. Donna Nicholson 
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Event dates: 6/4-6/25
Limited to the : US
Total Winners: 5 winners will win an autographed copy of the book!
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