55 Things Learned at 55: My Journey Through Work-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
By the time you've turned fifty-five, you've lived a lot of life, had made a lot of mistakes, and learned a lot of lessons. Philip Habacon knows that perhaps better than anyone:
he's been a young hellraiser growing up in the Philippines, a diving instructor in Thailand, a paramedic after immigrating to Canada, and a hunter in the cold Manitoba wilderness. From these rich experiences, he offers fifty-five stories ranging from hilarious to heartbreaking, each with an essential life lesson.

An unflinching voice with an extensive range, Habacon delights with narratives of his exciting adventures and enlightens with his portrayal of the harrowing reality of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) facing Canadian first responders, and his uphill journey of mending his mental health and relationships. Honest and unforgettable, 55 Things Learned at 55 is an essential read for all students of life.
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55 Things Learned at 55: My Journey Through Work-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
By the time you've turned fifty-five, you've lived a lot of life, had made a lot of mistakes, and learned a lot of lessons. Philip Habacon knows that perhaps better than anyone:
he's been a young hellraiser growing up in the Philippines, a diving instructor in Thailand, a paramedic after immigrating to Canada, and a hunter in the cold Manitoba wilderness. From these rich experiences, he offers fifty-five stories ranging from hilarious to heartbreaking, each with an essential life lesson.

An unflinching voice with an extensive range, Habacon delights with narratives of his exciting adventures and enlightens with his portrayal of the harrowing reality of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) facing Canadian first responders, and his uphill journey of mending his mental health and relationships. Honest and unforgettable, 55 Things Learned at 55 is an essential read for all students of life.
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55 Things Learned at 55: My Journey Through Work-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

55 Things Learned at 55: My Journey Through Work-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

55 Things Learned at 55: My Journey Through Work-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

55 Things Learned at 55: My Journey Through Work-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Overview

By the time you've turned fifty-five, you've lived a lot of life, had made a lot of mistakes, and learned a lot of lessons. Philip Habacon knows that perhaps better than anyone:
he's been a young hellraiser growing up in the Philippines, a diving instructor in Thailand, a paramedic after immigrating to Canada, and a hunter in the cold Manitoba wilderness. From these rich experiences, he offers fifty-five stories ranging from hilarious to heartbreaking, each with an essential life lesson.

An unflinching voice with an extensive range, Habacon delights with narratives of his exciting adventures and enlightens with his portrayal of the harrowing reality of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) facing Canadian first responders, and his uphill journey of mending his mental health and relationships. Honest and unforgettable, 55 Things Learned at 55 is an essential read for all students of life.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781038326706
Publisher: FriesenPress
Publication date: 05/16/2025
Series: 55 Things Learned at 55 and 56
Pages: 408
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.11(d)

About the Author

Philip Habacon (he/him) is a Filipino-Canadian author, an intermediate care paramedic (ground and ex-flight), and a member of the College of Paramedics of Manitoba (CPMB) and the Paramedic Association of Manitoba (PAM). He developed PTSD as a result of his experiences as a paramedic-a condition he is presently undergoing treatment. Before immigrating to Canada, he worked as a PADI-qualified Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) for six years instructing in Pattaya, Thailand. 55 Things Learned at 55 is his first book with another one in the works. This thrilling and stimulating book is a compilation of monthly journals dating back from 2013.

Philip lives in West St. Paul, Manitoba, with his spouse, Lizette, and Krinkle and Kenzo, their two wonderful Shih Tzu/Bichon Frise crosses. In addition to writing, he enjoys hobbies like hunting and travelling with his wife and adult son, Hans.
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