Have you ever dealt with bullying or hate at school for being different? So has Sparkle. The bullies at this special geckos school constantly tease him and even throw rocks at him for being unique. But Sparkle has a secret weapon - his mother has taught him to love himself exactly as he is; and he is able to take the pain of being bullied and find power - and new popularity - in fighting that hate with love.

Sparkle On!: An Unpacked Sparkle Children's Story

Roland, Patrick A.

Children's Books

Xlibris US

In 2014, Patrick lost his partner, Pack, suddenly and without warning. As he struggled to come to terms with this, he was faced with homophobic prejudice from his partner's family. In horrendous emotional pain and feeling desperately lonely and depressed, he started to use recreational drugs heavily and hit rock-bottom whilst on a trip to Las Vegas. After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and getting clean from drugs and alcohol, Patrick thought his fight was over. However, this was not the case. Life had many other obstacles in store for him but this time, he knew how to be strong and he knew he had God on his side for support. This inspiring and emotive true story shows how anyone can overcome the hurdles life presents them with, if they just have faith and focus on their inner strengths.

The Sparkle King

Biographies & Memoirs

Wallace Publishing

Unpacked Sparkle chronicles Patrick Roland's transformative journey upon finding his partner, Pack, dead in January 2017. The journey begins on the day of the funeral which he was not allowed to attend by Pack's homophobic family, and details a nearly two-year journey back to a now thriving, joy-filled life. This story discusses addiction and recovery from it, grief and the journey to the acceptance, the family dynamics and DNA that resulted in a life-saving bi-polar diagnosis, and the importance of civil rights and marriage equality. This miraculous journey is threaded together by a tapestry of amazing friends who helped Patrick find his way back to happiness, where he continues putting his hand out to other in search of their own sparkle. The author hopes that by sharing his experience and strength with readers, they will find hope. He believes everyone deserves to sparkle. Let's take this journey together so you can unpack yours.

Unpacked Sparkle: A Story of Grief and Recovery

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Sparkle On!: An Unpacked Sparkle Children's Story

The Sparkle King

Unpacked Sparkle: A Story of Grief and Recovery