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Brave Enough to be Afraid
	Author: D. Martyn Heath Classification: Self-Help Sorry this book is Out Of Print	Brief Description: Drawing on his own experiences of coping with disability, D. Martyn Heath presents a selection of thought-provoking, one-line quotations, intended to inspire, motivate and encourage those who are facing obstacles in life, as well as to challenge our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us, and nurture positive attitudes that reach beyond the confines of physical disability and individual circumstances. Everyone’s path in life is unique; so don’t expect these quotations to provide quick-fix solutions to life’s problems. They sow the seeds, but life is an individual journey of learning and self-discovery, for delving into the hidden riches of our inner self and drawing on the manifold hidden resources that lay undiscovered within us. The quotations are to the point, stand alone in their own right and will speak to each individual in a personal and pertinent way, their very succinctness magnifying their impact. The overall message is clear: we only get one shot at this life, whatever our circumstances or disabilities, so let’s make the most of the time we’ve been given and meet our challenges head on. There’s more to each of us... than our mere bodies suggest.

About the Author: D. Martyn Heath was born with a rare pectus excavatum deformity, which constricts his upper body movements and his breathing. In 2002, at the age of 26, he suffered his fourth stroke. He lives in South Ockendon where he is the editor of a small poetry magazine, The Once Orange Badge Poetry Supplement, for disabled writers.

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Publication Date:	18 June 2004
ISBN: ISBN 13:	1-904444-20-2 978-1-904444-20-6
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The author - rather like a latter day Confucius - has accumulated a collection of pert and potent quotes. After an initial glance, readers will find themselves feeling the need to sit back, reflect over and enjoy the philosophy of his thoughts.
Sheila Collins, Author of 'Truffles' Diary' & 'Truffles' Diary: One Year On'

I found the quotations in this book very uplifting. Each day I open the book at random and see what catches my eye - it appears to spur me on. Thank you Dean Martyn Heath for taking the time to put this book together.
Mary Howis, Author of 'The Mercury Man: Freddie Mercury In My Life'

This is posted as an inspirational book, and is. But you only have to pick up a few bits of information about the author, Martyn Heath, to be truly inspired. The quotations are apt in so many situations and have so many different meanings to people. Well presented and easy to read, one I will go back to time and again, excellent.
Robert Auty, Author of 'Trance Warriors: The Siege of Scarn'

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Brave Enough to be Afraid
D. MARTYN HEATH
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Drawing on his own experiences of coping with disability, D. Martyn Heath presents a selection of though-provoking, one-line quotations, intended to inspire, motivate and encourage those who are facing obstacles in life, as well as to challenge our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us, and nurture positive attitudes that reach beyond the confines of physical disability and individual circumstances.
Christian Market Place Magazine

The Once Orange Badge Poetry Supplement. A4 poetry supplement for everyone whose life has been touched by disability in some way or at some time. No preference towards style or length and poems may be on any subject. Writers now wanted for issues 5 & 6. Send submission with s.a.e to: D. Martyn Heath, P.O. Box 184, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5WT, United Kingdom. Telephone 01708 852827 or e-mail: onceorangebadge@poetry.fsworld.co.uk for further information. Dean Martyn Heath is the author of 'Brave Enough To Be Afraid', recently published by APEX PUBLISHING LTD, available for public sale in most bookshops within the UK at the price of only £3.49.
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Brave Enough to be Afraid
This is a book of thought-provoking, one line quotations compiled by D Martyn Heath which draws on his own experiences of coping with disability.
For example:
"Stubbornness never gives you much room to move."
"We all want honesty but never the truth."
The book costs £3.49 and can be obtained from Apex Publishing Ltd.
Angela Gifford, Able Community Care

Brave Enough to be Afraid
The Turning Leaf Support Group was founded by a young 27-year-old man with many physical disabilities. Since suffering four strokes in 2002 and under-going two major heart operations the following year he has wrote his debut self-help book entitled, “Brave Enough to be Afraid” by D. Martyn Heath.
This book has recently been published by APEX PUBLISHING LTD and is available for public sale in most bookshops within the UK at the price of £3.49. If you would like to purchase a signed copy for the same price you can do this direct from Mr. Heath.
www.nottinghammencap.org.uk

BRAVE ENOUGH TO BE AFRAID
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Since suffering a major stroke two years ago, Dean Martyn Heath has been busy getting his life back on track.
The South Ockendon man now arranges his own hugely popular poetry magazine for handicapped people – The Once Orange Badge Poetry Supplement – and has just released his first book of quotations to help people cope when they are facing obstacles in life – Brave Enough to be Afraid.
1. TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW BOOK:
Basically, it’s more of a self-help guide than anything else.
It offers advice to people who are finding life difficult to deal with.
It’s a selection of one-line quotations that I hope will make people think and inspire, motivate and encourage them to challenge the perspective they have of themselves.
2. HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO WRITE?:
Quite a while, because I suffer from tremors in my hands so it takes me a long time to write things down or type things up.
I’d say that it took seven to eight months in total to put together.
I’m really pleased with how everything has gone and I can’t keep up with all the orders for the book at the moment.
3. HOW DID THE IDEA FOR THE ONCE ORANGE BADGE POETRY SUPPLEMENT COME ABOUT?:
Before I had my stroke, I was a carer and I looked after people with all kinds of disabilities, ranging from mental health patients to paraplegics and those with autism.
I knew that these people would never be able to work again, if they ever did in the first place, so I thought that poetry would be a good way for them to express themselves.
4. HOW MANY PEOPLE READ THE SUPPLEMENT?
Well, we’ve got more than 200 members who receive the magazine every six months and a lot of them help contribute to the issues.
The demand for the supplement has been so huge and there have been so many poetry submissions.
So, I’m thinking of extending it to three editions a year now just to fit everyone’s work in!
* To order a copy of Brave Enough to be Afraid or for more information about The Once Orange Badge Poetry Supplement, contact Dean by e-mail at onceorangebadge@poetry.fsworld.co.uk
The Essex Enquirer

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A man who suffered four stokes in a year and recovered from two major heart operations has had a book of inspiring quotations published.
Dean-Martyn Heath, 27, of Callan Grove, South Ockendon, was born with a rare chest deformity which constricted his upper body movements and breathing.
In November 2002, he suffered a fourth stroke in a year and was holed up in bed at Basildon Hospital.
Then in March 2003 he required two operations to mend a hole in his heart.
While recuperating, Dean-Martyn started penning thoughts and quotations which he now hopes will inspire and encourage people facing adversity.
The book is entitled Brave Enough to be Afraid.
Dean-Martyn said: “When I had the stroke I was writing to people because I couldn’t speak properly.
“I wasn’t sleeping well so I started writing down quotations which came into my head, and I ended up coming up with 350 of them.
“I hope people who read the book will be encouraged and motivated, because, even though it’s a cliché, you only get one chance in life.
“If only one of the quotations speaks to someone then the book has done its job.”
Dean-Martyn, whio is engaged to Lisa Hadley, developed a love for literature and poetry at school.
He is a qualified behavioural therapist but can no longer work because of his disability. He now edits a small poetry magazine for disabled writers entitled The Once Orange Badge Poetry Supplement.
Despite his difficult situation, Dean-Martyn remains astonishingly philosophical about life.
He said: “Having the stroke made me re-evaluate my life, and I’m more happy now than I was before.
“I believe this has happened for a reason, and my goal is to be healthy and to write another book.
“I would love my Orange Badge magazine to be more accessible to people round here.”
If anyone would like to contribute to the Once Orange Badge Poetry Supplement, they can send poems with an SAE to Dean Martyn at PO Box 184, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5WT
The Thurrock Gazette

A wonderful collection of golden nugget quotations to inspire, provoke thought and provide guidance - an easy and worthwhile read!
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Every phrase is a gem - words that are worth saying.
Ken Morgan
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I think there is an enormous gap in the market for this type of social comment literature. Many of the comments reflect my own opinions and attitude to life in general.
John Shaw
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This book is positive and it made me feel better in myself.
Lorraine Green
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I found this an excellent, uplifting book of poems packed with wise sayings in epigrams, which will be at life-long benefit to me as I suffer from depression. Well worth a buy!
Angela Morkos
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The title of this beautiful book speaks volumes... each time I read the verses I find new meanings in each one.
Ermine Hibbert
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The depth of this book go far beyond words and pages. I have learned more about myself in this short read than I have in the last 20 years. Every anxiety sufferer should read this book.
Lauren Tilson
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Pungent, sharp-witted, wisdom relevant to everyone on the planet! Each page holds a truth that offers a course of action. The author is on a journey few have taken; and has seen things even fewer want to articulate.
Oskar Lapa
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I observed complex strands of genius within this book - and was so grateful for it. It only took ten minutes to skim read and then hours (maybe a lifetime) to get to grips with the content.
Anna McKenzie
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What a pearl of wisdom! So much to digest. I select a quote a day to brighten up my inner-self.
Jane McCarthy
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A textbook in over-coming adversity... it offers optimism and guidance in a book you can dip into time and time again.
Alan Pow
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Try to read more than one page of this book without saying something out loud, it's harder than you think.
Vicky Stevens
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The quotations can be referred to time and time again to help cope with different situations. All in all it is a very useful book.
Dave Austin
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There are some deep truths in this book. This book is written with the best of intentions from a very human heart.
Mr Williamson
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