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AUTHOR'S NOTE TO THIS EDITION

This book was first published in 2003 fulfilling a lifelong dream of wellness, and in putting words to paper revealed a success story of recovery. The purpose was not only to share the story of recovery but most importantly to help people struggling with this debilitating and often deadly disease.

Over the last 5 years I am heartened to know that my story has helped many to have faith and hope that wellness is indeed a reality not only for me, but for them.

As a self-published author back in 2003, copies of Road to the Rainbow were limited and likewise, its distribution and ability to reach many. This limitation ceased back in March of 2007 when CCB Publishing’s Paul Rabinovitch and his wife caught the tail end of a television documentary done on my story of recovery and the effects on my family and friends through a program called Second Chance.

To their dismay, they had great difficulty finding a copy of my book through the regular commercial channels. Through what I deem fate, they tracked me down and proposed not only a larger distribution opportunity, and the ability to reach many sufferers, but an opportunity to update the book from then to now. My response…absolutely!

For so many reasons a revised edition spurred excitement; to let readers know not only the progress in the last five years but more importantly, that the principles I discussed in 2003 stand fast in 2008, proving yet again that what I have done indeed works. What could be more exciting than that?

So my friend, inside is the main story yet again but followed at the end of each chapter is a section entitled, “Chapter in Review”. I have taken time to review journals over the last five years and have commented on life now since the initial words five years ago. You may be surprised at some of the changes; so was I, but happily so.

Over the intervening years I have spoken with people who have read the book, and the conversation has often generated several questions. The review after each chapter will now give me the opportunity to share with you some answers and perhaps shed further light on the process of recovery.

In this edition I have also provided a list of resources that have been beneficial since the book was first printed back in 2003.

For a first time reader, welcome! As my dedication reads, “I dedicate this book to you who have picked it up because you are ready to begin. Helping one person realize life is worth living has served its purpose…I hope it is you.”

To those who have shared my story before, may you be comforted to know, the rainbow continues.