Sharing Secrets for Vibrant Living

Am I going to feel good or guilty after reading the book?

Good, I hope. Seven Secrets is about the pursuit of health, happiness and vibrant living from a Christ-centred perspective. I'm passionately interested in these topics, and the book is my attempt to package in a short but meaningful way the best information about how to attain these goals.

There seems to be more awareness about eating better foods and exercising, but what about the other principles, such as rest? That seems to be largely ignored.

It is. In the book, I complete the wellness formula by highlighting the issue of rest - the Sabbath is a key component to this, of course. I also look at others, such as adopting a positive outlook, immersing yourself in a positive and uplifting environment, and living with an attitude for service and contribution.

What motivated you to write?

So many books on the market claim to hold the keys for revolutionising your life. But most promote anti-Christian values - they typically adopt a New Age perspective. I felt compelled to demonstrate how the Christian approach to living surpasses any other. God designed us, so it should come as no surprise that His guidelines work well.

The world can be a negative place and many people, Christians included, are not experiencing the joy of living God desires for them. I wanted to write a book to help remedy this.

As you've said, there are many " secrets" -type health books on the market. Yours is Christ centred. What else sets it apart from the others?

It's not just a "how to" book. It actually provides information about the "why". I've drawn on my experience as a physiologist, as a person who studies how the human body is designed to function. I did this to illustrate not just what the secrets of feeling fantastic are, but also how and why they work. That's an important distinction. Understanding makes a big difference.

Who's your reader ?

Everyone - young and old. We all want to feel good because when we do, life takes on new meaning. I use plain language so the book's accessible to teens and adults.

What do you hope your book achieves?

Easy. First, that it gives Christians the foundations for abundant living. And second, that it makes a positive influence on non-Christians by impressing them with the guidelines for living well we find in Christianity.

Brenton Stacey is public relations officer for Avondale College, Cooranbong, New South Wales