A true story by Guido Balsari
This book shows the first steps in my journey to find me. A search that took me around the world. Changing Continents and Countries to find out that, the problem, the real problem, always came with me.
Writing this book feels like the first approach to the mirror. A glass reflecting the clear image of a person but the blurry view of his identity.
A journey of memories of an amazingly full life experience of a man who thought to be larger than life, humbled by the gift of a furious medical condition that while taking my body, it was giving me back my heart.
Today, years after this book was written I see with clarity how I was hanging on an identity that, while existing, never reflected my being.
Living with Multiple Sclerosis as an invisible guest pushes a person to the limit. Finding happiness somewhere we have never explored.
Losing your body, therefore your identity, asked questions with unanswered response. When we lose something, we replace it with something else, III possibly newer, bigger and better.
When you are losing your mobility and the more you realise that to find something bigger and better, you need to search. Seeking what really makes you happy. A happiness so big that even the name changes. Fulfilment.
Fulfilment, however, is found in the depth of our existence, far away from the body and the mind. It is in the heart. This book is the beautiful discovery of honesty as a value that was hidden beneath the lack of authenticity.
In an image of who I thought I was but, I wasn't.
Enjoy this reading, funny experiences. Tragic experiences reflected to the current decline of a dying identity.
What has been said....
"Brutal, honest and hysterical. A fine read!" - AM
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"There were parts of this book that made me cry, others that made me laugh out loud, and some that made me ponder deeply about life's ironies. Being diagnosed with MS myself, there were emotions and truths that resonated with me. In every touching anecdote, I found a piece of myself, offering both comfort and perspective in my personal journey." - BL
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"Emotional, cringy, funny but on the whole honest. These narratives serve as a reminder that we all have our struggles, but it is through acknowledgment, acceptance, and resilience that we find the courage to persevere and grow as individuals." - SR
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"In "Guido Balsari's Living with a Guest," readers are taken on an emotional rollercoaster through the life of a remarkable individual battling multiple sclerosis.
Through the pages of this gripping narrative, we witness Guido Balsari's extraordinary resilience in the face of adversity, as he navigates the challenges of living with a debilitating illness.
He skillfully weaves his personal experiences, his triumphs, and his tribulations, painting a vivid portrait of a man whose courage knows no bounds. From the highs of his adventurous escapades to the lows of his tearful struggles, every moment is imbued with a sense of raw authenticity that is both captivating and inspiring.
What truly sets this book apart is its overarching message of hope. Despite the darkness that threatens to engulf him, Balsari emerges as a beacon of light, reminding readers that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of hope to hold onto.
"Guido Balsari's Living with a Guest" is a testament to the power of the human spirit and a stirring reminder that, with perseverance and determination, one can overcome even the greatest of obstacles.
This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and a renewed sense of faith in the resilience of the human heart."
Through the pages of this gripping narrative, we witness Guido Balsari's extraordinary resilience in the face of adversity, as he navigates the challenges of living with a debilitating illness.
He skillfully weaves his personal experiences, his triumphs, and his tribulations, painting a vivid portrait of a man whose courage knows no bounds. From the highs of his adventurous escapades to the lows of his tearful struggles, every moment is imbued with a sense of raw authenticity that is both captivating and inspiring.
What truly sets this book apart is its overarching message of hope. Despite the darkness that threatens to engulf him, Balsari emerges as a beacon of light, reminding readers that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of hope to hold onto.
"Guido Balsari's Living with a Guest" is a testament to the power of the human spirit and a stirring reminder that, with perseverance and determination, one can overcome even the greatest of obstacles.
This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and a renewed sense of faith in the resilience of the human heart."
-Vasti Welthagen
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