Second book on the way

Ettalong Beach author Mr David Hyman is looking to publish his second book into the hidden secrets to living a satisfying and fulfilling life.

Mr Hyman completed the first part of Us and This Universe - A Panacea of Life in June last year through Zeus Publications and is in the final stages of organising a publisher for the second part of the book.

More than 25 years in the making, Mr Hyman said it was a trip to India in 1974 that "opened his eyes" to a new way of thinking and looking at the world.

"I was in India for four weeks back in 1974, as an interior decorator for Air India executives," Mr Hyman said.

"It was the peasants and beggers there who changed me and inspired me to look at the world in a new light.

"In particular, a 12-year-old boy took me under his wing for the day and opened my eyes to what life is all about and should be about.

"It was mind blowing."

Mr Hyman and his wife have lived on the Peninsula for three-and-a-half years after moving up from Sydney to retire.

He enjoys the relaxed attitude and friendly nature of the Peninsula community, while taking pleasure from the sea right at his doorstep.

"My book is for self-improvement, self-awareness and gives readers a better understanding of life and the universe around them," Mr Hyman said.

"It is great for people who are going through a difficult stage in their life such as losing a loved one or depression.

"It also teaches people about their emotions, how to alleviate stress and maintain a positive attitude and how to change their mindset from negative to positive.

"The reader will be left with a totally new awareness, reality level and understanding of life."

Us and This Universe part one can be purchased from Book Bazaar in Umina and Gnostic Forest in Woy Woy.

The first instalment can also be purchased online at www.zeus-publications.com

Clare Graham, 19 Aug 2009 Interviewee: David Hyman, Ettalong Beach