Jim Robertson, in his autobiography Beyond Darkness, shares with the reader his life before and after one of the events that changed his life. Though he walks in a physically dark world, Jim lives in an emotional and spiritual world of insight and joy.
A student asked Jim how much the accident changed his plans for the future. Jim thought about it maybe five seconds before replying. “Not a great deal,” he said. “I can do most anything I want to do; I just do it in a different way.”
After the accident Jim finished college, served in the Mississippi House of Representatives, taught at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, and at Northeast Texas Community College. He served as the Executive Directory of the Habitat for Humanity Affiliate in Hattiesburg and travels as he pleases visiting friends and giving motivational talks.
Jim’s autobiography reveals his initial pain, anger and final acceptance of his blindness and how he eventually grew into the man he is today.
Beyond Darkness is a great read for anyone, but older teens, bumping into problems generally associated with adult life, will find hope and encouragement in Jim Robertson’s life story.
Beyond Darkness was published by iUniverse ISBN 978-4401-3122-6
Beyond Darkness is a paperback and 176 pages.
For an autographed copy contact the author, Dr. Jim Robertson, 601 268 6910
