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      This novel is entirely a work of fiction.

      The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.

      Published by

      Kingspeak Pty Ltd

      Perth Western Australia

      Copyright © William T Blake 2015

      Published in eBook format by Kingspeak Pty Ltd

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      ISBN-13: 978-1-4566-2477-4

      William T Blake asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work

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      William T Blake

      Cover Photo: Ben Suda

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      I have come to understand that to be successful in almost any endeavour, or indeed in life itself you need people who believe in you. People who, without strings, impart something of themselves into your life. I have been most fortunate to have known such people.

      Dedication:-

      I dedicate this work to my family. To my wife Deborah who spent many hours assisting me. My daughters and their husbands Rachel and Shane, Emma and Ben. To our beautiful grandchildren, every one precious.

      In Memory:-

      Of my mother, Dorothy. God's gift to her seven children and to all those whose lives she touched. A lady who fought the odds and won.

      My Father, James Blake, a veteran of the Middle East Campaign during World War Two. A man who became a lost soul due to the consequences of horrors seen and actions he was called upon to do.

      My Special Thanks To:-

      Jim Dwyer who, when I was almost down and not quite out offered me the hand of friendship, the benefit of his wisdom and unqualified support. A friend and a mentor who took a risk and allowed me to be who I was.

      Claire Johnson who took time out of her busy life to review my early work and set me in the right direction. Anything in life we give or lose can be replaced, however, our time, when it is gone, it is gone.

      Maryclaire Andrews, generous of heart, encouraging and avid reader.

      To all of the people who indulged me by reading the draft copies.

      Foreword

      Breaking the Chains is a compelling story. It is a timely and significant message for each one of us.

      You are invited to share in the lives of people who have made particular life choices. It is a journey the reader travels with the different characters as they live out the consequences of those choices. We are drawn into their sense of loss, disappointment and failure as we quite naturally empathise with their feelings of hopelessness.

      In many ways this is a tragic story, for some characters are so consumed by motives of power and gain, they miss the real issues of life.

      It is also a story of restoration and renewal.

      The author reminds us that we cannot change our past, but we can change our future. In this story, hope and reconciliation bring healing. Some characters discover that failure is not final, that they need not be the ultimate victims of wrong choices and that they can choose to change their lives.

      As you read this book, I commend you to consider the power of choice.

      Gary Hamilton