Beyond the Snowdrops

This is a sequel to Bob Craven's rst book "Tiptoe through the Snowdrops", publishedin 2004.Forced to retire in 1993 after a career investigating major crime, he shares hisand his wife, Dorothy's experience dealing with and managing the horrors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder coupled with chronic asthma and heart disease for over30 years.In doing so he aims to help others live a normal life even though battered bymental and physical illnesses.Humour, laughter, engaging with others creating calm, being positive andalways looking to the future has been the essence of their success.He re ects on his life before as a teenager and during his police service and afterforced retirement working with charities and others in need.Now disabled mentally and physically he reports on his treatment and of thosewho are victims of similar situations.He wants to save lives by telling his story being open about his dark suicidalthoughts and the techniques and skills he uses to thwart such actions.All pro ts from the sale of this book go to charity!