Local first-time author Devon Brough writes guidebook to healing
'Get OVA It' documents the story of this passionate first-time South African author’s harrowing journey, which began to go horribly awry at the tender age of 15 when he accepted a dare to down a bottle of tequila.
Stuck.
A powerful word that is drenched in hopelessness. By definition, ‘stuck’ is the inability to move from a particular position or place, or the inability to change a situation.
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It’s also the word that defined Devon Brough’s early adulthood.
'Get OVA It' documents the story of this passionate first-time South African author’s harrowing journey which began to go horribly awry at the tender age of 15 when he accepted a dare to down a bottle of tequila. What ensued was a blur of alcoholism, addiction, two suicide attempts, 18 warrants of arrest, being set up for cheque fraud, and living with three Russian prostitutes. In the space of a few years, his life had spiralled into one that would inevitably end prematurely.
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As Devon muddled his way through adulthood, making poor choices, he had carved out a life of extremes – the kind no one should ever experience. A life that ultimately led Devon to the realisation that no one was going to rescue him. If he wanted his life to change, to become unstuck; he was going to have to take ownership of his life and rescue himself.
This book is an essential life toolkit that teaches the reader to stack Ownership, Vision, and Action to get 'OVA' pain, challenges, and obstacles that keep them stuck. It is the essential guide to breaking free and living a life of purpose. A veritable guidebook to healing and transformation.
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"This book has been written to help anybody break free from anything that is holding them back, preventing them from stepping into a life of success, love and purpose. The underlying message is that we are all worthy, deserving and more than enough. But it’s in our mindset and through our own narratives and thoughts that we hold ourselves captive. We need to take 100% accountability for moving forward in life. Simply put, this book is a step-by-step process of how I got unstuck.”
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