Memoir
Date Published: April 21, 2025
Publisher: MindStir Media
Winner of the 2025 Literary-Titan Book Award (Memoir)!
Winner of the 2025 Firebird book award (Addiction and Recovery)!
Winner of the 2025 Firebird book award (Mental Health)!
Finalist, 2024 Literary Global Book Awards and American Writing Book Awards!
I believe Improbable and Extraordinary will be an extremely influential book - it's rare to see such a personal and raw account of mental illness, and then the continuous (and in this case, unique) process of overcoming it. Overall, an outstanding and moving manuscript...The flow is excellent and engaging and the voice is very strong. A true accomplishment!
Megan Patiry, author of The Alice Effect.
Escaping the torment of depression, anxiety, mania and addiction: Saúl's memoir is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit, showing how even when it seems unattainable, transformation is possible. Once tormented by the crushing grip of bipolar disorder, depression, severe anxiety, anger, and addiction, Saúl shares the raw, unflinching truth of his battle with mental illness and trauma.
Through a profound exploration of love, not as a romantic ideal but as a fundamental force, and by adopting practical, yet challenging principles, the author discovers a path to inner peace and freedom. Saúl's candid reflections on overcoming a deep, persistent darkness reveal the possibility of peace, freedom, and personal growth.
This memoir doesn't just chronicle survival; it celebrates the power of transformation. Saúl's path through addiction and mental illness reveals that true peace and freedom are within reach, even for those who have lost everything.
By sharing his experience, Saúl aims to inspire understanding and hope, and communicate that healing is not just possible but transformative. This book is a beacon of hope for anyone wanting to find hope for themselves or someone they love.
From co-author, Dr. Erika Horwitz, Licensed Psychologist:
As Saul's sister, I witnessed his torments and struggles and his amazing transformation! As a psychologist, I understood the enormity of what he achieved-moving from a place of deep mental illness to stability, inner peace and wisdom. His story is inspiring and a testament to the amazing ability of human beings to transform. It's a story that offers hope to anyone facing mental health challenges and their loved ones. I knew it was essential for Saul to share his story, and I believe it will resonate with anyone who believes in the power of transformation."
About the Authors
Saúl Horwitz
Saúl Horwitz is an addictions expert and counsellor for people in rehabilitation and recovery. From an early age he had to struggle with his personality due to suffering from bipolar disorder. Suicide attempts, suicidal crises, depression, euphoria, and other drastic changes in his personality prevented him from leading a normal life like that of others. After receiving help from a non-traditional AA group, El Despertar, not only did he transform many of these symptoms, but he also became a skilled counsellor to those afflicted by addiction and mental illness.
Erika Horwitz, Ph.D.
Erika is a Licenced Psychologist working in private practice in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. In addition, she is an author, public speaker, university lecturer, and certified Mindfulness Teacher. She was the former Director of Counselling Services at Simon Fraser University. She is currently the President of the Board of Directors at the British Columbia Psychological Association, the Vice-Chair at the Council of Professional Associations of Psychology and a council member at the American Psychological Association. She wrote Through the Maze of Motherhood: Empowered Mothers Speak. In her leisure time she loves meditation, reading, movies, working out, and spending time with her amazing husband, her family, and friends.
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