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Advert: "Life is a Song! Sing It!"

Motivator, Composer, Musician, and all-round great guy, Bill Broughton, has released his book "Life is a Song! Sing It!" and will be available at Bill's trade stand at the Australian Nationals.

Life is a Song! Sing It!
 

Those of you who have had the privilage of spending time with this man will appreciate the immense wealth of life messages he has to offer.

The book is filled with personal stories of Bill’s long journey in the music business and life, in the hopes of passing on some of the great principles he has tried to consistently apply to living.

Many of the names mentioned will be known to those who are in the world of music, especially in Hollywood, and you will see how they were such a great part of molding Bill’s career.

Endorsements

Bill has learned a lot of wonderful lessons of life, the importance of integrity and honesty with friends and giving others all you’ve got, and then some…....He is very articulate, obviously a man of great depth.Chuck Whitlock, Bestselling Author

"Bill has learned a lot of wonderful lessons of life, the importance of integrity and honesty with friends and giving others all you’ve got, and then some….in order to lighten their load….some great, great concepts, and expressed very nicely. He is very articulate, obviously a man of great depth." (Chuck Whitlock – Bestselling Author)

“Life is a Song! Sing It! is full of true principles that when applied are guaranteed to help you succeed and live a fulfilling life. Bill does a wonderful job using stories to illustrate the power of these principles. Find your passion and sing it to the world!” (TJ Hoisington, Best-selling author)

The book retails for $25 but will be available for $20 from Bill and Jan's trade stall during the course of the Nationals.

"Life is a Song! Sing It!" — Remaining POSITIVE in the disharmony of life...

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