Description "Shiner" is Terry"s third book. It is the story from birth to death, rags to riches of a man who suffers from manic depression in his mid life. It tells of his struggle with the illness, and help from family and friends makes a story which has laughter and sadness, friendships and love. "Shiners" early days with his poor family, a father who was a drunkard and shunned him, a mother who doted on all her children, but suffered illness throughout. "Shiners" rise from a prison cell to millionaire status was a treat to write. About the Author Terry has been a valued Volunteer with Basildon Mind since the early 90"s and also an extremely loyal colleague and good friend. Prior to joining Basildon Mind, Terry gave many years of dedicated service to the London Fire Brigade on various watches. He was very well respected by all his colleagues. He was awarded the "Royal Humane Society Resuscitation Award", which is an extremely prestigious award. Since leaving the Fire Brigade, Terry has had to fight his own battles against an illness known as "Manic Depression". Despite several admissions to hospital, Terry does all he can to keep himself on an even keel.