Coming Home - The Long Way Back

wHAT oTHERS ARE sAYING

Wow John. I have just finished this. It's breathtaking. I loved it. It's thought provoking, humorous, intelligent, raw and refreshing. Seriously well done you. 

It's brilliant. Raw without being overwhelming, candid without being uncomfortable, genuine and authentic, uplifting yet terrifying and most of all … engaging. 

I could not stop. ~ Jacqui G. 

I am not just saying this, John. Your book  is beyond the beyond. You are articulate, engaging, and just f**king brilliant. I was very much inspired by the way you laid out the suggestions for living. Your words really hit home for me. A beautiful, inspiring, and educational read. Thank you for sharing it with me! I'm honoured. Seriously, man. SO GOOD. ~ Graece G. 

Wow! What a ride! I must say I found it utterly compelling, inspirational, hilariously irreverent and brutally honest! Well done, you should be very proud, not just of the book but your whole journey. Kudos mate!

Your detailed descriptions of your thought processes (you nailed it BTW!) and how we can convince ourselves of our own perception to justify our actions. I also appreciated the "soul connection", and your gardening analogies were profound in their simplicity. It comes down to self realisation. It definitely connected with me on so many levels. There were many "YES!" and "AHA!" moments through the read. But if I had to pick one out, I'd say the realisation of Self, and what that actually means. With this, anything is possible. ~ Stu C. 

My goodness! You certainly have the unique ability to articulate your feelings and put them into words in such a way that resonates with understanding for the reader. Inspiring and full of hope! ~ Jody L. 

Thanks so much John. You are so clever. You miss nothing!

Initially I “discovered" you when I was going through an extremely difficult time. You had added some extra information and I read something resembling an excerpt of your biography. 

It saved my life! Every time I needed a lift I went back and read this, you have a lovely talent, gift, call it what you  like for writing! ~ Christine S.

Your writing is profound and raw.

Your imagery is wonderful. I love the word picture you create with the garden metaphor, natural for someone who has spent so much time working and living in them. It really resonates when you write about Mandy and the strength and love you receive from her. There are billions of people on the planet; to find one that is accepting, self-sacrificing and in love with you takes incredible luck, and possibly a deep connection with the universe, with your God and with yourself. To sustain that love and make it grow so many years down the track, takes a special touch of cosmic, organic gardening and I hope you both remain richly blessed on your journey through life together.

Thank you for sharing this. Honest, vulnerable writing is rare in this age of the social media sound bite. ~ Colin H.

Well John. Here I sit on this Fathers Day with my face wet with tears. What an incredible writer you are. I have always loved getting lost in your musings and the depth of expression and candour that you show , particularly when you write about those dearest to you. Your memoir is a beautiful, brutal, honest love story. It revealed the John I know.. cheeky, witty, funny with an undercurrent of something deeper just below the surface and plunged me into the undercurrent below to the real John that I had no idea existed. I enjoyed the journey immensely. The funny anecdotes mixed with the deep contemplations and life affirming quotes were well paced as my brain always needs to drip feed seriousness with humour. There is so much that I will revisit to feed my soul. Congratulations John! The truest and hardest love story of all for most of us is learning to love ourselves. Thank you for sharing your story with me. Feeling Blessed ~ Tiffany B. 

There was a fair bit to digest but at the end of it I was reminded of one truth.  How lucky I am to have crossed paths with you. 

Loved the read. I’ll sum it up in one word. Powerful. Thank you for sharing this. ~ Winston T.