The author is a survivor of depression, and he wants to share his story with you.
He faced the darkness of evil and found the light of hope. He was unwilling to become another ruined life caused by this horrible disease. The thought of taking his own life came into his mind at a low moment in time, and it scared the hell out of him. He decided in that instant not to become another statistic of suicide. He would fight back with all he had, depending on the Lord for the strength needed to succeed. He promised God if He would help him defeat this disease, that he would share with anyone who cared to listen. How he did it!
This book is the story of a normal guy, with a great life, who came down with this horrible disease. Choosing to be a winner, he started learning as much as he could about the disease and those who suffer from it. Sadly, he learned that many who suffer from depression, are unable or unwilling to even recognize they have this disease. You see there is a stigma/embarrassment that is often associated with it, that many cannot shake. Consequently, many are unwilling/afraid to share with, and ask help from, friends, family and co-workers. They often decide to suffer alone.
This author decided to be totally different, to become a winner. He told everyone who would listen that he had depression and planned to defeat it. He decided to share his story no matter how long it took or how many obstacles he faced. He made an effort ten years ago that failed, possibly because he was more interested in financial success than improving people's lives. Today is different!
His measure of success now, is to help as many people as possible. We, and our great country are in troubling times, where more people are facing endless anxiety, fears, panic and problems without solutions, than ever before in America's history.
The author is confident that a reader will find Through Valleys to Victory: Defeating Depression, Overcoming Spiritual Oppression, and Finding God's Peace in Troubling Times, is a book far different from any others written on this subject.
William Stephens
