TESTIMONIALS FROM READERS

"Jim has offered an honest telling of his personal experience with depression and healing.  He offers moving accounts of his struggle through some dark days and how reaching for hope came slowly and with a great deal of intention.  Jim's experience offers something that many may connect with as it incorporates various healing methods.  What is especially unique however is his ability to express in song the ways that he continues to reach for hope.  The songs connect with emotions at a deep level and may be very supportive of anyone seeking ways to hold onto hope."
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Wendy Bulthuis, Clinical Social Worker, RSW 
Certified EFT couples therapist

"I was only seconds into listening to Jim's book when I realized I had found something special. The combination of his story told through written word and song went straight to my soul. As an emotional intelligence Coach, I'm always on the lookout for things that will help my clients, many of whom are neurodivergent, and though brilliant and talented, can struggle mightily with depression, anxiety, and executive function challenges. Duchesneau's book is now a valued and important part of my recommendations. It's a generous book with a gentle yet powerful approach, and I am grateful for it." 
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Dawn-Marie Solais, Emotional Intelligence Coach, Writer, Speaker 
www.eqsolutionsu2.com 

"This book on healing from depression, written from personal experience, explores a wide range of valuable healing modalities that the author has sought out. What makes this book truly unforgettable are Duchesneau's 21 songs that target many specific issues relating to healing. His book and songs not only touched my heart, but also healed something within me. A first of its kind, I highly recommend this engaging and therapeutic book / song set for all those wanting to start or continue their own pathways towards hope and renewal." 
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Rosalie Moscoe, Wellness & Nutritional Consultant, Author of Frazzled Hurried Woman:
Your Stress Relief Guide to Thriving....Not Merely Surviving 
www.rosaliemoscoe.com 

"This honest portrayal of the author's journey out of depression is very moving, and will help others find their own way out. His music lifts my spirits, and these two elements work together to form a winning combination." 
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Elizabeth Verwey
www.spokenlives.com 

"When Jim first told me about his book and songs project, I remember thinking that there was a deep need for this kind of offering in our post-pandemic world. Now that the book and songs are finished, I feel even more strongly the timeliness of his work. Jim writes with great compassion and a profound understanding about how heavily depression can sit on a spirit. He's been through it all and has come out the other side. The songs are more than an accompaniment to the book. They stand alone as powerful agents of healing. Though I have not suffered from deep depression, I listen often to his songs simply for the energy and uplift they offer. I highly recommend this book and these songs to all those who are suffering from depression and to those who simply need a life-boost." 
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Barbara Lewis, Singer Vocal Coach 
www.singing-tips-with-barbara-lewis.com 

"There is no doubt that the same creative intelligence that made Jim Duchesneau a twice-Juno nominated artist is now in full force in his self-help book on depression and recovery. He takes us inside his own frame of mind during the darkest days of his deep depression and, with the skill of a good educator, he effectively guides us out of the darkness. Each chapter ends with one or more original songs that consolidate and reiterate the themes he's exploring. This book is a must-read for people who struggle with negative thoughts and feelings of anxiety and depression. Very informative, easy to read, honest, realistic, and based in sound science." 
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Erin Ashley Singer, Filmmaker / Lawyer 

 

MORE TESTIMONIALS TO COME IN TIME