In his early twenties, Dr. Winfried Sedhoff faced a life-threatening personal crisis that sent him into self-imposed isolation. A twelve-month solitary quest uncovered solutions to his crisis and a genuine and lasting sense of self. After documenting this journey in his first book, A Balance of Self, Dr. Sedhoff went on to write The Fall and Rise of Women, and The Friendship Key. He has practiced as a family physician in Brisbane, Australia for over twenty-five years. With his unique approach to mental health, he offers guidance and training to patients, colleagues, medical trainees, and the general public. Dr. Sedhoff’s books are inspired by his vision of a peaceful world that offers fulfilled, balanced and sustainable lives for us all. ​