Publisher's Synopsis
MY REALITY: A HERO'S STORY is the autobiography of young retired United States Army Sergeant Patrick H. Booker as told to fellow author Sheila Kay. It is his incredible life story which includes the challenges he lives with due to his sudden military discharge at 32 due a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) diagnosis. The author uses humor, brutal honesty, and wisdom to tell inspirational stories of courage and triumph that are relatable to anyone whose life is affected by mental health issues.The autobiography is an intimate look into Patrick's triumphs and challenges, including life as a veteran with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In his desire to encourage others to never give up hope, he narrates his life growing up on the rough streets of Washington, D.C. and shares details of sometimes shocking experiences which led him to strive for a better future. As a true patriot, he reveals his love of serving in the military and relates some memories from those years. Patrick is also brutally honest about how his sudden discharge at the young age of 32 due to a mental health diagnosis deeply affected him and still does to this day.This book is a relatable tale of a man with the survival skills of a true soldier on and off the battlefield. Patrick uses his successes and mistakes to offer help and hope to other people with mental illness due to military combat or many other types of trauma. The author pulls the reader right into the middle of the stories in a conversational writing style that reflects his true life "tell it like it is" confident personality. The book reflects his razor sharp humor and street smarts, combined with his compassionate nature and passion to serve as a beacon of light for the hopeless.MY REALITY: A HERO'S STORY is a unique and unforgettable book that dares to look pain and loss dead in the eye while using courage and hope as weapons of survival. Men or women veterans, anyone affected by mental health, or people who believe in staying in the fight despite all odds will be uplifted and entertained to the very end.
