Begin with Yes by Paul S Boynton

Begin with Yes by Paul S Boynton

1988

The small island of Tasmania off Australia's south coast is a long way from England.

Turquoise blue skies, endless sunshine, pub bands and local radio. For a girl from Manchester with a passion for live music, it's the perfect location.

Tasmanian band, The Fish John West Reject are living 400km away in Melbourne, recording their first album, Swim and playing regular gigs at The Punters Club. But when a boy brings his band back to the island for Christmas there is a chance encounter on the streets of Launceston, and the beginning of a memorable summer.

What follows is a love story, a search for belonging, and a musical journey of hope and ambition. With exuberance and irreverence the narrative explores the unforgettable moments that shape us. It records the frustrations of trying to be a rockstar, and the ordinary life of a band trying to break into the music business.

Like Two Mexicans Dancing is about the beauty of a large continent, a long way from everywhere. It's about making friends, creating bonds, falling in love, and trying to find a home.

Paul S. Boynton is a successful author, motivational speaker, social worker, and therapist who has worked in the healthcare, human services, and non-profit sectors for more than fifty years. He was most recently the President and CEO of an award-winning non-profit organization that helps people of all ages and abilities. Begin with Yes, his first book, was published ten years ago, and its accompanying Facebook page has a global audience of well over two million people who are inspired by the book's inspirational ideas for living a more meaningful life. Jane Seymour, a British-American actress, wrote a foreword for the book's 10th Anniversary Edition. The Huffington Post frequently publishes Paul's work. He divides his time between New Hampshire and Florida, working as a life coach when he has the opportunity.