FROG IN MY THROAT(Keywords: Frog in my Throat, Bernard Preston, chiropractic, inspiring stories)
"Thank you for re-inspiring me in my chiropractic studies. I had lost my motivation and drive. Reading Frog gave that back to me." Steven. Frog is the first of three Chiropractic Bernard Preston books.
It's quite a venture of faith to write a book. Me, write a book? You must be crazy! I very soon discovered that I had no idea what demands would be made on me before I had a completed volume in my hand. Just as well, as I would probably never have started! But what a proud day the arrival of Frog was, despite the enormous energy and persistence it took. And what a pleasant surprise when a fan wrote, saying how much Frog made her think, laugh and relax .
 Custom Search The vital moment.Probably the supreme moment came during an adaptation of Steven Covey's "Seven Habits" for Christians (yes, I am a Believer). "Is there something left that you really want to do?" asks Covey. All the lights came on! I want to write a book! That day I made a choice to go in search of myself in quite another realm. Was there another depth, a capacity yet unfilled, untapped?But did Bernard Preston believe in himsself sufficiently to do it? And carry it to completion? Do I really have stories worth telling, tales that people will delight in? Yes, absolutely! Needless to say, many were doubtful! Was this another of Bernard Preston's absurd notions? Not so! Here's my baby. She was very nearly still-born!
Let me hasten to say this is not a religious book, but I do openly believe in the Lordship of Jesus Christ in my life. I say it humbly, because I've made a lot of mistakes that bring him no glory. Like Uriah Heap I hope to remain a humble man! Interested in reading more about becoming a Christian? Read more: YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN ... Writing, editing, publishing, distributingI quite soon discovered that writing the first draft of a chapter was relatively easy. But editing it, that was altogether another matter. A bear! Each chapter of Frog has gone through at least 15 formal edits, and was preceeded by at least another half dozen before that. Probably more. The first and last chapters were written, and rewritten at least 25 times. Then there's the matter of a publisher. And a formal edit by 'the official editor'. A second nightmare! Letting go of one's baby is no easy business. And then the burden of distribution. Frankly, that has been the worst. I had no idea! But finally the sense of achievement, the great many people you meet along the way, the new experience of life in the complex new world of publishers and authors. Wonderful.
The backpage says:"From the pen of a local Chiropractor come these delightful cameos of incidents and anecdotes and fascinating glimpses into the professional world of complementary practitioners. Those who are familiar with James Herriot's vet stories will find Frog in my Throat a must read." It's a great privilege just to be mentioned in the same breath as the great Herriot. I hope you won't be disappointed. He remains one of my all time favourite authors. Frog in my Throat
From the publisher's deskBernard Preston D.C. has been practising as a Chiropractor for nearly thirty years, in one of South Africa's smaller towns. Known by widely differing patients from small children to famous artists in pain, he is well equiped to give us some fascinating insights into the world of Chiropractic. No holds barred.Bernie is married with two sons, and a daughter who is also a chiropractor. He is a person who believes in the fullness of life both in a general sense, as you will soon see as you accompany him in his wide interests in nature, mountains, fishing, and gliding ... beekeeping and carpentry; and, as a layminister in the Anglican church, in a religious sense.
Preston's books are beautifully illustrated by Lorraine Harrison. Of Frogs, Bats and now Tadpoles.
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LINKSGo from FROG to BERNARD PRESTON home page … STONES IN MY CLOG Dr Preston's third chiropractic book. Monthly Newsletter
Chiropractic-Help.com and Bernard-Preston.com send out a joint monthly newsletter. It covers an overview of a health topic (July 2010 issue #16 Obesity in the Chiropractic Clinic. always a nutritional corner (such as fatty fish and flax seed for low vitamin D), and a piece from Bernard Preston. Sign up at the bottom of any Chiropractic Help Page, for example this one on TMJ anatomy , a common source of facial pain and migraine. The newsletter is free, and one click cancels it if you find it boring or irrelevant. BACK ISSUESIssue #20: 50 percent less pain / Green beans Issue #19: Retirement sentiments / Growing Garbanzo beans ... Issue #01: Tingling in the arms and hands / Apples (PS. If you find them boring or irrelevant to your needs, one click will de-list you.) 
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