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The blind woodsman : one man's journey to find his purpose on the other side of darkness / a moving memoir by John and Anni Furniss.

Furniss, John, (author.). Furniss, Anni, (author.).

Record details

ISBN: 9781497104549
ISBN: 1497104548
ISBN: 9781497104518
ISBN: 1497104513
Physical Description: 187 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Publisher: Mount Joy, PA : Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., 2024.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Keys to the heart -- Walking through the darkness -- Losing sight, gaining vision -- Rebirth -- Love Is blind -- Back to the sawdust: Starting over again -- I see you -- The steps in between -- Leap of faith -- Such great heights -- Life is but a dream -- If you can't see, imagine -- Blindness education.

Summary, etc.:

"In this inspiring memoir, a renowned woodworker shares how he found happiness despite real-life struggles with drug addiction, anxiety, depression, financial despair, and permanent blindness caused by a failed suicide attempt at the age of sixteen. As John struggled to free himself from addiction, search for his independence, and find his purpose, he met his future wife, Anni, an artist who also faced her own physical and mental health challenges. Together they embarked on a parth built on love and acceptance, using their artistic expression to find joy. This is their story of how challenges and struggles need not define you, rather how they can lead you to find your true vision and purpose"--Page 4 of cover.