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The Blind Woodsman

One Man’s Journey to Find His Purpose on the Other Side of Darkness

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The Blind Woodsman

By: John Furniss, Anni Furniss
Narrated by: Candace Fitzgerald, James Fouhey
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Inside this moving true story, John Furniss, more famously known today as "The Blind Woodsman," along with his wife, inspiration, and fellow artist Anni share their amazing story with the mission to help and inspire others to pursue their own creative passions, regardless of the challenges they may face.

Despite being blind, John is now a highly skilled woodworker creating incredible pieces of art in complete darkness, inspiring millions of viewers on TikTok with his achievements. Although John's creative outlet revolves around woodworking, as a motivational speaker for blindness awareness, drug abuse prevention, and suicide prevention in schools, his overall mission is to help others find true happiness despite what life throws at you.

Inside this inspiring autobiography of a man who found true joy after a lifetime of harrowing struggles, you'll learn how John and Anni met as John shares his life experiences from a young teen and all the challenges he faced.

The Blind Woodsman is a compelling true story that will give hope and inspiration to those dealing with disabilities, mental health struggles, addiction, chronic illness, and the anxieties and stresses in our everyday lives.

©2024 John & Anni Furniss and Fox Chapel Publishing Company Inc. (P)2025 Tantor Media People with Disabilities Personal Development Personal Success Mental Health Health
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John and Anni’s story is one of monumental trials, trials which are overcome through overwhelming love and perseverance.

I hung on every second of this incredible real life story, and have since taken to remind myself, whenever I’m struggling, to think of what John and Anni have been through to get to where they are today. It humbles me and makes me realise that what I’m going through, although stressful, is not unbeatable.

A Refreshing Reminder To Never Give Up

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