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Harley Speaks, a story of the Peter Pan/Man-child syndrome Image of a man walking his little dog on a trail with shrubs on each side and heading toward the ocean.

Warning…

Rated: PG (Parental Guidance) – This book contains adult content that may not be suitable for children under 18
When life coach, Frank Collister, gets caught in a riptide, he begins fighting for the life, that only moments before, he professed wanting to end.  When after a rogue wave throws his body hard onto the shore, and slaps him in the back for good measure, Frank receives a message…a veiled voice that says, “Don’t come back!”
Unaware that his suicidal thoughts and other personal problems exist in the man-child world, a Peter Pan syndrome inflicted on much of society, he listens to his inner child and does what a child does best… runs away.
Selling all his posessions, he decides living a minimalist life in his truck will give him time to travel and think. Subconsciously, the man-child that is Frank, runs to a mommy figure, Aunt Beth, a Stoic woman of strength.
Upon arrival at Aunt Beth’s, Frank meets Harley, a small dog that becomes a sounding board, a second voice of reason, a confidant, and surprisingly… a teacher. More walks equal more talks as Frank dives deep into the world of personal introspection. 
Being introduced and utilizing a float tank to remove the physical self during introspection, Frank begins the process of rebuilding the source of all personal operations… his mind.
When he comes to understand the theta-wave state of mind, and utilizes a plethora of techniques and information, he rids himself of self-sabotage and recreates himself, his mind, into power. But the big question is… Can he sustain being a man and not let the manipulative child regain control? And if so… for how long?
 

Reviews

You did it again Jeff. My book, Spiritual Real Estate, deals with the dissection or interpretation of Dr. Carl Jung, while this book, Harley Speaks, speaks volumes regarding the manchild, aka... the Peter Pan syndrome. I love the relationship you created between Frank and Harley and the inner communication Frank is having to solve his issues... of which are many. The idea that a "life coach" who is suicidal is fascinating because while so many "coaches" would like to believe they have no real issues, Frank, though a character, I believe is a true depiction of many who are coaching others in order to coach themselves, but perhaps don't realize it. I think this is a must read for anyone who wants to delve further into the psyche, but doesn't want to be told what to do, or how to act. Maybe we should all do as Harley suggests... "Chew the Shoe." Again... Bravo!
Joanne Park
Author of Spiritual Real Estate