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John Perrier

John Perrier

About

John Perrier was born in Brisbane, Australia in 1967. Perrier has published five books across a variety of genres and subjects.

His first book, published in 1999, was a self-help tome entitled 'Back Pain: How to get Rid of It Forever'. This book was an instant success in Australia, selling out its original print run. This book spawned an offshoot publication entitled 'Using Your Brain to Get Rid of Your Pain', which is a simple, commonsense guide on how to manage stress, reduce pain and think more healthily.

Perrier has also penned three novels. The first, in the historical fiction genre, is 'Captain Rum - A Wondrous Adventure''. It chronicles the fantastic tale of Fintan McAdam, who set sail solo from London in 1821.

The second novel is science fiction comedy for the young (and young at heart): 'A Few Quiet Beers with God'. Set in 2034, it follows the comedic mishaps of a young Australian named Dave who becomes entangled in a global power struggle. 

Perrier's third novel is a humorous travel biopic entitled 'Campervan Kama Sutra', a hilarious account of his family holiday across outback Australia with three kids. If you have half as much fun reading this as he had writing it then you are in for a treat! 

When he is not writing, Perrier likes to play basketball, cheer on his beloved Carlton Blues AFL side, potter in his herb garden, bush walk, play with his kids and listen to blues music. Occasionally he does two or three of these simultaneously.

A Dime Is a Sign: Poems of Love and Loss (Feelings Into Words)

A Dime Is a Sign: Poems of Love and Loss (Feelings Into Words)

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<p>A psychic medium once said that if you find a random dime, it is a sign that someone that you have loved and lost is thinking of you.</p><p><strong>A Dime is a Sign Through Time</strong></p><p><em>If you find a dime, </em></p><p><em>You will know that I'm</em></p><p><em>Sending thoughts of love</em></p><p><em>Through the veil of time.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Ten cents with a silver shine, </em></p><p><em>A sense sent you to help remind</em></p><p><em>That someone who left you behind</em></p><p><em>Is always living in your mind.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Sending love and vibes, </em></p><p><em>Felt as psychic sighs ...</em></p><p><em>The ones that you miss, </em></p><p><em>Send you a kiss ...</em></p><p> </p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon's second book of poetry contains messages written through the years in poetic form that put feelings into words. As a teacher, many of her poems helped counsel troubled teens and friends.</p><p>There are three sections in the book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love &amp; Loss: Coin Toss?). The variety of lyrical poetry forms include free verse, blank verse, haiku, and sonnets, while some are just playing with words!</p><p>Hopefully, this is also a book of healing.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon, a former teacher and grandmother of ten, is the author of nine acclaimed rhymed children's books, plus a recent award-winning book of poetry <em>(A Penny for Your Thoughts), </em>which together have received 63 national and international book awards since 2011. She also wrote seven published plays for elementary school children that have been performed in over 25 countries. Most of her children's books emphasize consideration for others. Married for 58 years, she and her spouse are now retired, live in Pennsylvania, and travel in their RV from coast to coast, spending time with their children and grandchildren, and sharing her books along the way!</p><p> </p>

Story Behind The Book

I first wrote 'Back Pain' in 1999. I owned and ran two physiotherapy clinics, but could not find a back pain prevention book to recommend to my patients. So I decided to write one! The trouble with the other books on the market that although many of then were very well written, they all gave the same advice to every sufferer, regardless of his or her condition. This strategy is as silly as an optometrist giving every patient the same set of eye glasses. So I developed a classification quiz to help readers identify their back pain type, and tailored different advice and exercises for each one. 'Back Pain' was originally published by Hale and Iremonger in Australia. It sold out its original print run. Unfortunately the publishers closed their doors soon thereafter. I have recently republished an updated version of 'Back Pain' under the JP Publishing Australia imprint, as well as reformatting and optimising it as a two volume E-Book. The new editions also reflect recent advances in the treatment of back pain, so readers can be assured they are getting the very best advice.

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<p>REVIEW ONE<br /><br /> This book is a comprehensive account of back pain offering a clear insight into this often complex topic. It offers the reader a genuine guide to managing this condition without the spurious &quot;miracle cure&quot;. His breezy, conversational style takes the reader through a number of the most important related issues including posture, exercise, diet and stress. He then deftly reviews current treatments and fads, exploding a few myths on the way.</p> <p><span style="line-height:1.6em;">The end result? One of the most informative surveys of back pain to date. This is a must read for anyone who wants to be in control of one of the most out of control topics in current health care.</span></p> <p><em>Graham Sanders B.App.Sc (osteopathy) Grad Dip MedSc<br /> President Australian Osteopathic Association (Qld)</em><br />  </p> <p>REVIEW TWO</p> <p><span style="line-height:1.6em;">Laughter is the best medicine. In this book there’s a regular dose of humour that will not only maintain your interest, but will undoubtedly help to lighten your back pain.</span></p> <p><span style="line-height:1.6em;">This book contains quality information that is thoroughly explained, including a unique self-assessment quiz that assists readers to evaluate their own spinal pain. The author, using current research to support his methods, then guides the reader on how to successfully resolve their own problems in a step-by-step, logical manner.  An excellent read. </span></p> <p><em style="line-height:1.6em;">John Miller, B. Phty, MAPA</em></p> <p><em>Physiotherapist with special interest in back pain, Secretary of PhysioWorks group.</em></p> <p><span style="line-height:1.6em;">REVIEW THREE</span></p> <p><strong style="line-height:1.6em;">John Perrier has written the best self-help back book I have ever read. It's based on a mix of John's own methods for managing and preventing your own pain, and the most recent scientific data. I recommend it without reservation.</strong></p> <p><em style="line-height:1.6em;">Keith Charlton, Dr of Chiropractic, MACA</em></p> <p><em>Former Governor of Australian Spinal Research Foundation, President Australian Chiropractors Association (Qld) and Honorary Fellow of the Division of Science &amp; Technology at Griffith University</em></p> <p><span style="line-height:1.2em;">REVIEW FOUR</span></p> <p> </p> <p>Many of my patients are looking for the answer to managing chronic back pain. This book talks about self-treatment in a plain-English style, encouraging the reader to learn more about the way their body needs help to work effectively. Popular myths are dispelled and replaced with a treatment approach based on well-explained research and the knowledge of an experienced practitioner.</p> <p><span style="line-height:1.6em;">In short, this text adopts a sensible, realistic and ‘do-able’ approach to self-management of chronic back pain.</span></p> <p><em style="line-height:1.6em;">Dr Andrew Grimes, MBBS</em></p> <p><em>Garden City Medical Centre, Brisbane.</em></p> <p> </p>