Larry Brewster

On Reflection Larry Brewster

The potpourri of vignettes examine Larry's journey of self-discovery, the persons who influenced his life, and the disorders he and his dad shared--Tourette's syndrome, impulse control disorder, anxiety, cyclothymic disorder, OCD, and neurological storms, commonly known as rage episodes. Add family secrets, humor, empathy, lots of love and a fuller picture emerges. He writes of his mentor and the life-changing impact he had on his life, opening up a new world and guiding him to a profession he enjoyed for 40 plus years--against all odds. There are stories about a near-death experience, and a transforming one through his work with the World Institute on Disability. He writes about the role Pentecostal Evangelicalism played in the abuse and murder of his dear relative. His life changing years as a nationally and internationally known evaluator of prison fine arts programs is explored. He ends with his stroke and joyful mind-trip down memory lane during his MRI, as well as ruminations on death and dying. These stories would not have been written without the encouragement of his latest in a long line of therapists. The good doctor's only admonition was that what is written "must be honest." Larry kept that promise.