'' It didn't hurt at first , not at first then it did. It hurt so much I couldn't breathe . I felt it grip me like a vice and shake me without fear or pity . Then in the darkness amid the confusion and chaos came the realisation and the terror that this can't be happening , not to me not to me..'' Extract from the Beach . '' Haunting and provocative'' Mick Laine. '' Captivating '' Theo Oceanau . '' Raw introspective and powerful, emotionally honest and life affirming '' Jaunita P '' This book stayed with me long after I read it , The Beach blends memories of humour pain and regret in a way that was powerful and reflective . I generally found the whole experience thought provoking on many levels ''. Stacey Stories . '' The author is worldly articulate with a dry caustic sense of humour . This is a very impressive book .'' Parker Publishers . Based on a true story of the pain regret missed opportunities and the search for meaning of an ordinary man . Who is John Doe . Maybe you already know him , perhaps he's the man you passed in the street , or sat beside in the cafe , Perhaps you bumped into him on the way to the market. Maybe he's a colleague or friend . An ordinary unremarkable man. If you met him perhaps he'd feel your pain , Maybe he'd ask you why you seem lost . Maybe he'd see a kindred spirit, maybe he'd ask you what your searching for .Perhaps most importantly he'd tell you just be careful what you wish for.. Dedicated to all the good souls who have lost their way..