"When you start living the life of your dreams, there will always be obstacles, doubters, mistakes and setbacks along the way. But with hard work, perseverance and self-belief there is no limit to what you can achieve.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
Reviews
"As a reader, I never like feeling voyeuristic or as though I am prying into someone else's secrets, but the author welcomed the readers with open arms and a clap on the back."
"Padman will remind you of all the things that are right and good in the world."
"Elswick is what writers should be, brave and unabashed about the truths that only he can truly understand."
"Padman will remind you of all the things that are right and good in the world."
"Boy-oh-boy does Mr. Elswick paint a picture you can see clearly. I will never look at the term "with wings" the same way again." . . . "The Authors suggestion of re-reading the sentence "Would you like to kiss your daughter good bye?" Instant waterworks and wrenches the heart like no other."
"an author who isn't afraid to pour their heart out on the page always makes for good reading."
"This book could have stood alone as a collection of amusing stories, like David Sedaris as a dad, but to tie it in with TBI made it even more powerful."
"The writing was tight and kept my interest throughout the entire book."
" Author shares their inspirational story and is a great advocate for the Traumatic Brain Injured (TBI)."
"I was encouraged to raise my level of compassion and awareness for those around me dealing with the challenges that we can see, and those we are not aware of.... I loved this...and will read it again, and again."
"I laughed, I cried and I learned. What an inspiring story."
"I will be reading more from author and surely enjoy any book he writes."
"A perfect pick me up or inspirational piece for a friend who is struggling with any of life's major challenges."
" I love an author who can laugh at himself, and Elswick does that with style."
"I really enjoyed this book. It's a quick easy read sure to leave you laughing and maybe crying. It's funny, but it also has a few chapters concerning TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)."
"This story is meant to cheer up your day. I'm laughing to myself right now as I write this. Great writing and conversational style makes me smile
"It made me laugh so freaking hard I cried and almost pissed my pants."
"From beginning to end it feels like you are right there with him!"
"The narrator has a genuinely funny way of telling a story on the page. It has a conversational feel, like you are talking with a friend who has a great sense of humor."
"Expect humor and inspiration when reading books from this talented author."