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New York, NY (Sonique Solutions) – Caribbean-American Mental Health Advocate Hazell McKenzie is set to release her new book ‘Suitcase of Dreams’ to the masses.

These memoirs aim to be a beacon of
hope to those who are struggling through the various stages of mental
illness and to provide real insight and spark constructive
conversation about the trials and tribulations which lead to and are
caused by these situations.

The Vincentian-born, US-based Hazell
has worn many hats which include social worker, mental health
ambassador, recording artiste, TV personality, entrepreneur and
single mother.

She now proudly bears the title of
author with this latest autobiographic publication.

The inspiration behind the aptly titled
‘Suitcase of Dreams’ began over 20 years ago when Hazell
literally packed a suitcase as an eager, teenaged island girl and
first migrated to the United States in hopes of a better life.

The book explores the growing pains she
suffered as a new Caribbean immigrant adjusting to life in the
fast-paced first-world climate which would set her on a path of
emotional challenges. These challenges included dealing with family
members’ deaths, the difficulties of single parenthood, battles
with chronic depression, stagnation, anxiety, paranoia and a lack of
coping mechanisms for several ordeals which would eventually push her
to the verge of committing suicide.

This self-authored, literary labour of
love also highlights Hazell’s ability to overcome the odds, turn
her circumstances around and move from a life of despair into one of
achievement.

Through strength, appropriate treatment
and what can only be described as a divine intervention Hazell was
able to rise like a phoenix blazing a trail upwards to success.

More than just a coffee table book,
‘Suitcase of Dreams’ offers readers a thought-provoking yet
poignant look into the life of a very-relatable human being. The book
is positioned to appeal to many persons from different walks of life
(not only those who suffer or may have suffered from any sort of
mental illness).

Regarding the book, Hazell, who starred
in season 12 of the Food Network’s reality show ‘Worst Cooks in
America’ shared, “I want to touch many lives through the various
experiences outlined in this book. Everyone from immigrants who are
struggling to assimilate into a foreign culture and single mothers
who are caught up in the struggle to anyone who may be battling with
depression, anxiety, PTSD and suicide ideation.”

She continued, “I want them to know
that the burden they carry or the pain they mask is just temporary
and with perseverance, hope and the right coping tools deliverance is
possible. I am a living testament of this.”

‘Suitcase
of Dreams’ will be released in hard copy and E-book on November
5th,
2019 on Amazon. Pre-order the E-book now via:
www.amazon.com/Suitcase-Dreams-Hazell-McKenzie-ebook/

For more information about Hazell
Mckenzie please utilize the following contacts:

Website: www.hazellmckenzie.com

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/hezellmckenzie

Instagram:
www.instagram.com/hazellmckenzie

Twitter: www.twitter.com/hazellmckenzie

LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/hazellmckenzie

Email: suitcaseofdream@gmail.com