In this inspiring and insightful memoir, Wendel Miser invites you to witness his sudden spiral into mental illness, and his courageous, faithful ascent into a fulfilling and joyous life.
He composed A Valiant Battle: A Journey with Schizophrenia with his brother, James S. Miser, M.D., whose collaboration exemplifies the strong family bonds that lifted Wendel from the depths of despair to many glorious moments that include performing with the National Men’s Chorus at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Wendel especially celebrates his wife, Mary, who provides extraordinary dedication, care, and patience over many decades of his healing journey.
Wendel also credits his psychiatrist, Dr. John Maloney, with providing long-term treatments that enabled him to thrive in a successful career as a contract project officer at the United States Environmental Protection Agency in metropolitan Washington, D.C.
Throughout the book, you’ll read how Wendel’s strong Christian faith fuels his mental, physical, and spiritual power to persevere against the odds.
Wendel penned this memoir with the intention of helping readers better understand the realities of mental illness, and to show that those with diagnoses can heal and enjoy fulfilling lives that make positive contributions to the world.
A Valiant Battle: A Journey with Schizophrenia will touch your heart and inspire you with the power of faith, family, and internal fortitude to survive and thrive through life’s toughest battles.
Зміст
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Section 1: Journey to Despair
Chapter 1: The Break
Chapter 2: The Four Days Before
Section 2: The Journey Before
Chapter 3: My Family and the Early Years
Chapter 4: Andy
Chapter 5: Mary
Chapter 6: First Year at The Environmental Protection Agency
Section 3: Journey Out of Loneliness
Chapter 7: The Loneliness
Chapter 8: The Struggle to Stay Well
Chapter 9: The Family’s Response
Chapter 10: The Conversion
Section 4: Journey to Joy
Chapter 11: The Beginning of the Journey
Chapter 12: The Journey Continues – 1
Chapter 13: The Journey Continues – 2
Section 5: The Joy
Chapter 14: The Experience of Joy
Afterword
Matthew 6:25-34
Acknowledgment
Author Bios
Про автора
I grew up in the same home in New England with my brother Jim. I was, however, preoccupied with my twin brother, Andy, in our formative years and through high school. It was in high school that I met my wife, Mary, marrying her in September 1972, after finishing at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa in June. I received a Master of Science degree from the University of Illinois in 1975, after studying Zoology and Limnology. After graduate school, I worked with Mary’s father in his painting business before accepting a position in the Office of Solid Waste at the United States Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. in 1977. I began with their program of pesticide disposal for a short time and then became a project officer, managing the program side for the Agency’s contract office. Working with the contract officer, I helped the staff with contract pre-award and post-award requirements for their work. In that capacity, I was involved for 23 years in the development of a nationwide hazardous waste management program. Subsequently, I moved to the Office’s municipal waste program that was promoting recycling and sustainability programs at the time. While not at work during the latter half of my career, I became interested in singing. For the better part of 20 years, I was involved with the New Dominion Chorale and the National Men’s Chorus in the Washington, D.C. area. The New Dominion Chorale featured works by the Great Masters, while the National Men’s Chorus showcased works specially arranged by the music director for the Chorus. Memorable concerts were given at the National Cathedral and the Kennedy Center as well as the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. For six years, I served on the Board of Directors of the National Men’s Chorus, assisting with grant activities.I live with my wife in Arlington, Virginia with our two cats, Linus and Madeleine. We attend church regularly in Falls Church, Virginia. I have kept a faith-based journal for 38 years. In overcoming schizophrenia and finding joy, I have entered into full participation in life.
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