Show Me Heaven
Show Me Heaven is the moving and inspirational true story of Donna Taylor, a woman whose early life was marred by abandonment, poverty, and hardship. After her father’s departure at the age of three, Donna’s life spiralled into a cycle of homelessness and struggle, further complicated by the destructive actions of an abusive stepfather. Despite these challenges, Donna was determined to carve out a better future for herself. Just as she seemed to be turning a corner, fate dealt her another blow, leading to a severe psychotic breakdown and the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Facing the stark reality of mental illness, Donna was on the brink of giving up. However, her story takes a hopeful turn as she chooses life over despair. This book is not just a tale of survival; it is a testament to the human spirit’s ability to overcome the bleakest circumstances and find light after a lifetime of darkness. Donna’s journey from the depths of mental and emotional despair to becoming a beacon of hope for others is a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience within us all.
Donna L. Taylor
Never shying from the harrowing truths of living with Bipolar, experiencing psychosis and attempting to take her own life, Donna`s story is not written to shock or sensationalise. Rather, her aim is to share her true tragic story to the world to help others in similar circumstances or just purely to educate the many diverse disadvantaged topics covered by her memoir. Donna currently works at the local psychiatric hospital in Reading, Berkshire where she was previously an inpatient.