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Post by ●..Chuck..● on Jul 16, 2008 8:18:57 GMT -5
Title: About A Boy Written By: Richard McCann No one ever said that life would be easy, and Richard McCann knows a thing or two about adversity. He has overcome insurmountable odds throughout his life and his experiences make him an expert on dealing with challenge. He readily admits that it is his attitude to life that has made all the difference; his 'iCan' attitude. Challenge, obstacles, adversity, setbacks, hurdles and change cannot be avoided. We can’t control many of the things that happen around us, but one thing we can control is how we react to what happens around us. With an ‘iCan’ attitude, Richard believes, we can all handle change, unexpected and forced. With an ‘iCan’ attitude we can all achieve more, be more and do more with our lives. On a cold and misty morning in October 1975, Richard, aged 5 woke up to discover that his Mother was gone. She was the first victim of the notorious Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe. His life changed forever. This tragedy was to trigger decades of deprivation, abuse, pain, suicide pacts, drugs, prison and a lost childhood until Richard decided to step up and change his life. The first step was to write ‘Just A Boy’, which knocked Robbie Williams’ biography off the number one spot in 2005, went on to sell almost 400,000 copies and has been translated around the world. Richard is now a sought after motivational speaker, focusing on the key strategies that helped him to grow beyond survival and create a better life. Setting goals, finding internal courage, recognising your beliefs and those of others and taking action are just a few of his enlightening subjects.
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Post by ●..Chuck..● on Jul 16, 2008 8:22:23 GMT -5
This is the most powerful book i have ever read! Ive read this book about 4 times and every time i still cry at what this guy went through. His mother was killed by the Yorkshire Ripper.
For those who don't know who he is, he killed prostitutes, around the Leeds area, which is were i live in the UK, Yorkshire! Scary to know what went on years ago, in and near my town!! And a few years a go i found out my mums uncle worked with him at this factory!!! How scary is that!!
After that his life had gotten worse! He was treat so badly by everyone he knew! Even his sisters were treat terrible. His life story will touch your hearts! You have to read this book!
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Post by ●..Chuck..● on Jul 16, 2008 8:25:43 GMT -5
For those who want to read Chapter one so you can see what its about. Click Here!
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Post by .. |[ Angel ]| .. on Jul 18, 2008 16:19:20 GMT -5
Awww... that sounds sad, I heard about the string of killings in Yorkshire, I'll check it out.
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Post by ●..Chuck..● on Jul 18, 2008 16:28:34 GMT -5
^^ You should read it! Its just horrible what he went through! Poor lad
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Post by Denisa on Jul 20, 2008 3:56:55 GMT -5
i would love to read it but i dont thing im gonna find this book here
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Post by ●..Chuck..● on Jul 20, 2008 14:58:06 GMT -5
^^ If i find somewhere here! For your birthday, ill send you a copy When is your birthday?? hehe
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Post by Denisa on Jul 20, 2008 15:28:49 GMT -5
lool, calm down ;d
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Post by ●..Chuck..● on Jul 20, 2008 15:33:17 GMT -5
^^ I am calm thank you
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Post by Denisa on Jul 20, 2008 15:41:13 GMT -5
mwah
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Post by ●..Chuck..● on Jul 20, 2008 15:54:36 GMT -5
^^ Just planning a friends Birthday Present, no harm in that is there?
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Post by Denisa on Jul 20, 2008 15:57:15 GMT -5
but im the b-day girl .. i cant tell you to buy me present! no way
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Post by ●..Chuck..● on Jul 20, 2008 16:01:19 GMT -5
^^ I'm not suggesting that. LOL I only wanted to know when your birthday was lol
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Post by Denisa on Jul 20, 2008 16:02:05 GMT -5
check my profile if u want to know that
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Post by ●..Chuck..● on Jul 20, 2008 16:02:47 GMT -5
^^ Ohh yeah ;D I forgot about that ;D Silly me
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Post by Denisa on Jul 20, 2008 16:03:39 GMT -5
;d
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