{"title":"Simon Gillard","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of Simon Gillard, an author whose narratives offer a raw and intimate glimpse into personal challenges and triumphs. Gillard writes with a sincerity that resonates deeply with readers, making his biography and memoir contributions both enlightening and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne standout in his collection is \u003cem\u003eLife Sentence\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that intricately weaves his personal experiences into a powerful storyline. This memoir takes you on a profound journey, exploring themes of resilience and redemption. Through his vivid storytelling and honest reflection, Gillard invites readers to walk alongside him as he navigates complex and life-changing events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimon Gillard's writings are perfect for readers seeking inspiration and a deeper understanding of the human condition. His books not only tell a story but also impart wisdom and offer comfort to those facing their own life's challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"life-sentence-by-simon-gillard-9780143782179","title":"Life Sentence","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm awake again, shaking, sweating. My heart is racing and I stare into the dark. I can't close my eyes. I fear the images - too many to count. They swim behind my eyelids; I am drowning in their terror. Suicides, heart attacks, murders, car crashes. The images come again and again. All the dead people... I have to touch their legs, their arms, reach into their pockets, look into their unseeing eyes for clues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the moment two police officers walked into his primary school to give a talk, Simon Gillard knew he wanted to be a policeman. It was a dream that stayed with him right through high school, and as soon as he was old enough, he applied to join the force. He began as an optimistic young probationary constable with a great sense of humour and passion for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut as his career began to build, so too did the number of cases he worked on, from high-profile murder investigations to paedophile rings, suicides to the investigation even of a fellow officer. As the cases mounted, Simon started to suffer panic attacks and to drink heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNights were the most difficult—he would shut his eyes only to be tormented by nightmares about missing young women, and schoolboys not much older than his own son, whose lives had been devastated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe sought help but was encouraged to just 'go back to work' and ended up making four attempts on his own life. He was later formally diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and invalided out of the force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this powerful memoir, \u003cem\u003eLife Sentence\u003c\/em\u003e, Simon reveals the details of the cases he worked on, how the police force operates, and how one man's life can spiral so out of control. He is now working to create awareness about PTSD and has written this book to help other sufferers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46373353947372,"sku":"9780143782179","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4537983482239.jpg?v=1744822049"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/simon-gillard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}