9 Knockdowns... 5 Miracles

About the Book

The story is about a normal seven year-old boy whose life becomes a nighmare beginning in May 10, 1940 when the Germans launch an air attack on Brussels, Belgium, where he and his brother were born. His life quickly transforms itself into a series of events which will plague him for the next 3 years, then turn into several Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, including but not limited to malnutrition, almost drowning, nearly bombed into oblivion in three countries, beaten and sodomized, and deathly ill. Meanwhile he is thrown into four different cultures and three languages in that short peiod of time. He turned a young life full of trials, troubles, tribulations and tragedies into a triumphant career as a motivational speaker with a fresh, new approach, the result of many years of research. His use of humor in both his lectures and writings are are in reality his defense mechanism at work, enabling him to continue past his problematic childhood. His positive attitude enables him to write a monthly column for the Happy Herald for the past ten years. His three previous books bolster his personal philosophy that “if I can do it YOU can!”

About the Author

Jacques Weisel is a Holocaust survivor whose indomitable spirit enabled him to become #1 in 4 International Companies, beating out over 10,000 sales reps. As a sales trainer he brings new meaning to the word “motivation” in a unique and very new approach, unduplicated by his contemporaries. He also lectures in Temples, Universities and Retirement facilities. As a self-healer since age 19 he speaks at many women’s groups interested in improving their health by eliminating the fear of cancer and/or heart attacks. Jacques uses much humor to get his points across. He is on radio as well, and writes a monthly column for the HAPPY HERALD for the past 10 years. He is the author of 3 books on Self-Help and Communication Skills for those in the sales field. His unique background enables him to coach 1 on 1 with excellent results. He wrote this autobiography at age 79 because he finally slayed his “demons” and wants to share his main thesis which is: “If Jacques can do it I can do it!” He speaks at many schools about his experiences as an adolescent, to audiences ranging from 3rd Grade to College Seniors.