In Search of Courage: An Introvert's Struggle with Addictive Behaviors

Author:   Steve Friedman
Publisher:   Peavine Press, LLC
ISBN:  

9781734221138


Pages:   268
Publication Date:   17 March 2020
Format:   Paperback
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In Search of Courage: An Introvert's Struggle with Addictive Behaviors


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After a brutal evening trying to network amongst a conference hall of strangers, I wrote an email to my Jennifer: It zapped my energy just trying to maintain such a facade. I describe myself lately as puny, timid, socially regressive - basically fragile. I've never prided myself as a social butterfly. But lately I feel more like a social wallflower, unable to hold even basic conversations let alone to strike up a discussion of any depth. Realizing the depressed tone of my letter and not wanting to scare Jennifer from halfway around the world, I tried to reassure her: However, I must emphasize, I'm okay. I'm not going off the deep end. But in reality I felt like I was. In the pit of my stomach, I was scared. I felt like I was losing my use of basic logic and communication skills. I was overcome by fear every day: of people, of losing, of speaking, of being quiet, of not providing, of not being enough, of not being courageous. Are you shy, reserved, introverted? Are you frustrated by forced socializing? Do you feel you have to pretend to be someone else? In the Award-Winning (March 2020 NonFiction Authors Association Book Awards Program) memoir, In Search of Courage, author Steve Friedman shares his struggles both at work and at home. His long path to overcome countless roadblocks is both heart-wrenching and heartbreaking.

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Author:   Steve Friedman
Publisher:   Peavine Press, LLC
Imprint:   Peavine Press, LLC
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.345kg
ISBN:  

9781734221138


ISBN 10:   1734221135
Pages:   268
Publication Date:   17 March 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Friedman's story is an authentic one of self-discovery -- the pains, joys and acceptance of embracing who you are in spite of the influence of our extroverted society. -- Norma T. Hollis, author of Ten Steps to Authenticity Whether you're an introvert or not, you're sure to recognize yourself or those you know in these stories. -- Kenneth Rosenberg, author of Memoirs of a Starving Artist Wow! What a compelling life story. I enjoyed it and found myself pausing to reflect often. -- Blaise Dismer, MSW author of Homebound No More Kudos to Steve Friedman for sharing such a personal journey through the challenges of being an introvert in an extroverted world. -- Stephanie Chandler, CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association In the tradition of Maya Angelou and Paul Monette, In Search of Courage illuminates, through a very personal lens, universal insights bright with wisdom and heart. -- Roger Leslie, Ph.D., author of From Inspiration to Publication


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STEVE FRIEDMAN retired in 2018, ready to relax and focus on personal health and family connections. He also rejuvenated his passion for introspective writing which spawned In Search of Courage and other nonfiction projects. Friedman enjoys running, reading, and family time. Friedman met his love, Jennifer, in Houston. Together, they have raised three amazing children, Gwendolyn, Madolyn, and Noah. They delight in cruising and hanging around the house together.

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