Author(s): Trevor Campbell

NZ Non Fiction

When Trevor Campbell gave up his successful career as a top school principal, he was in desperate need of a break. He was burnt out and emotionally drained. The last few years of his career had been an emotional rollercoaster ride - not only had he had to deal with the frustration of an inflexible and conservative education system but the great tragedy of the murder of one of his pupils, Teresa Cormack. He planned his change of direction carefully; his goal was to become a fine-line pencil artist. The move would lessen the stress, feed his creativity and slow the frenetic pace of his life. He would have time to reflect, assess his beliefs and plan a future that moved at a slower speed. But what he didn't plan on were the two major health crises that were headed his way! Trevor's ailing heart was to bring about a new beginning. During emergency surgery Trevor wandered to the 'other side' before skilled medical intervention clawed him back to life. This crossing of the line between life and death was to have a profound effect on Trevor's life. Strange things started to occur - things that he could not force into the 'logical explanation' category. Though Trevor had previously experienced 'moments' that he had relegated to the 'coincidence' basket, the vivid clarity of his new insights astounded him.
This is the story of Trevor's amazing spiritual journey.
It is a journey of hope, a journey of enlightenment, of peace and healing. It tells of Trevor's love of the bush and his connection with the land. It is a story that reveals the amazing truths of his ancestors. It is the sensitive telling in words and drawings of a journey home.