Book Review: The Courage to Love

The Courage To Love

From Abuse to Happiness, a Healing Memoir (Guy Giard Love's Healing Journey)

by Guy Giard

Pub Date 01 Mar 2023 

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 Biographies & Memoirs  |  Self-Help 

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Guy was the silent good boy Intimidated in his family, at school and at work.  He avoided attracting attention – but his nightmares caught up with him. Scared by his sexuality, alone, he desperately sought love to give meaning to his life. While his passion for the arts sends him to study in Europe, mysterious and unexpected memories emerged...

This book covers sixty years of incredible adventures spanning three continents, at times humorous, tender and even shocking, Canadian-born artist Guy Giard reveals the secret of how he healed himself from repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse, PTSD, low self-esteem and suicidal ideation. In this page-turner of an autobiography, you’ll be amazed at the extent to which realms as varied as music, art, journaling, humanitarian clowning, and Vipassana meditation restored Mr. Giard’s love and gave him a new purpose in life.

Guy Giard was born in the francophone province of Quebec, Canada, has lived for a number of years in Europe and has traveled to three continents. He’s a Certified Humor Professional (CHP), Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, and holds a Bachelors of Visual Art from Concordia University in Montreal, with advanced study from the Netherlands national art academy. He has received grants from the Canadian Arts Council and from the Conseil des arts et lettres du Québec. An author, speaker and life coach, he has been exhibiting his artwork for over four decades, and performing as a musician for over thirty years. Under the name Uku the Clown, he has also provided humanitarian aid around the world in collaboration with Patch Adams, M.D., and gives lectures and workshops focused on healing from abuse and creating an extraordinary life.

I give The Courage to Love three out of five stars!

Happy Reading!