December 09 Dinner
Thursday 3rd December 7pm for 7.15pm at The Raggalds, Brighouse / Denholme Road, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 1NA - with speaker Barry Woodward - see Barry on Sky News (15th September)
Barry was a drug dealer and heroin addict who once lived on the notorious Bull Rings in the centre of Manchester. Barry will share about his life - his descent into the murky underworld of drug dealing, addiction, crime and imprisonment and of his involvement in the Manchester club and music scene during the popular Hacienda days.
With devastating amphetamine induced mental health issues, a fourteen-year heroin addiction, a string of broken relationships, and the threat of HIV looming, the outlook for Barry's life looked bleak. Then three exraordinary encounters changed his life forever...
Find out about the Barry of the Manchester drug scene and the Barry of today - free from drugs and addiction and travelling the world as a motivational speaker...
Barry's story is told in the book "Once An Addict" - a gripping book that is not for the faint hearted! His web site is at www.proclaimtrust.org
What people say about Barry's book, "Once An Addict" on Amazon:
"In this book Barry Woodward shares the remarkable story of his life. It is shockingly honest and does not blur the lines of drug addiction and crime. Such an account is rarely found and I count it extremely valuable in a generation that is so engrossed in this type of lifestyle.
Barry has a unique skill of using language that connects him with the reader. This ability is evident throughout and allows people from all walks of life to connect into his life and journey as a person. You will not find complicated language styles but rather down to earth "real life" account of Barry's life.
I am convinced that this book will offer hope to anyone who maybe going through drug addiction themselves. Furthermore, this book will inspire those who have friends or family members involved in drugs or crime to not give up hope. The book is exciting, captivating and difficult to put down! I thoroughly recommend it!" Mr C Thomas
"From the opening pages I was hooked. This is a fascinating, sometimes disturbing, but ultimately inspiring story of one man's incredible journey from drugs to freedom. At times the stories recounted made me wince whilst others made me smile - perhaps most importantly though I felt compelled to carry on reading this engaging and highly thought provoking book.A truly fascinating read" Paul McGee - The Sumo Guy!
What people say about Barry's book, "Once An Addict" on Amazon:
"In this book Barry Woodward shares the remarkable story of his life. It is shockingly honest and does not blur the lines of drug addiction and crime. Such an account is rarely found and I count it extremely valuable in a generation that is so engrossed in this type of lifestyle.
Barry has a unique skill of using language that connects him with the reader. This ability is evident throughout and allows people from all walks of life to connect into his life and journey as a person. You will not find complicated language styles but rather down to earth "real life" account of Barry's life.
I am convinced that this book will offer hope to anyone who maybe going through drug addiction themselves. Furthermore, this book will inspire those who have friends or family members involved in drugs or crime to not give up hope. The book is exciting, captivating and difficult to put down! I thoroughly recommend it!" Mr C Thomas
"From the opening pages I was hooked. This is a fascinating, sometimes disturbing, but ultimately inspiring story of one man's incredible journey from drugs to freedom. At times the stories recounted made me wince whilst others made me smile - perhaps most importantly though I felt compelled to carry on reading this engaging and highly thought provoking book.A truly fascinating read" Paul McGee - The Sumo Guy!