Guy Giard, who was born in the francophone province of Quebec, Canada, has lived for a number of years in Europe and has traveled to three continents. He's a Certified Humor Professional (CHP), Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, and holds a Bachelors of Visual Art from Concordia University in Montreal, with advanced study from the Netherlands national art academy. He has received grants from the Canadian Arts Council and from the Conseil des arts et lettres du QuébecAn author, speaker and life coach, Mr. Giard has been exhibiting his artwork for over four decades, and performing as a musician for over thirty years. Under the name Uku the Clown, he has also provided humanitarian aid around the world in collaboration with Patch Adams, M.D., and gives lectures and workshops focused on healing from abuse and creating an extraordinary life. You can experience most of the events described in this book online, through exhibitions, musical compositions, concerts and interviews via his website.This is his first book in English. French and Spanish translations have already been published. Mr. Giard is available as a life coach and gives conferences and workshops (in French or English) on sexual abuse and his path to healing, connecting to our true self and living our purpose, the loving art of humanitarian clowning, creativity, music and art. For more information and to subscribe to his newsletter, visit www.guygiard.com
