Feature Book: the Teacher & the Soul
(Available June 2006 / $21.95 CND) ISBN #0-9730736-3-2

by Diane Dupuy of Famous PEOPLE Players

The Teacher & the Soul takes the reader on a powerful page turning adventure with a young boy, Rainbow, and his guardian angel Autumn. Through Autumn's eyes the reader embarks on a thought-provoking journey from the day Rainbow is born through to his adolescence years.

Autumn, whose own life is cut short through substance abuse, is determined to steer Rainbow on the right path, but they face many obstacles of drugs and alcohol along the way disguised as talking animals and mystical characters.

The spellbinding story moves at an exciting pace as the reader experiences Rainbow and Autumn's struggles, challenges and ultimate victory up the magical mountain of life.

In today's society where drugs and alcohol are so prevalent and accessible to our children, The Teacher & the Soul encourages our youth, in an entertaining way, to resist these substances and the importance of self esteem and believing dreams can be achieved.

The Teacher & the Soul is not just for children, but for the child in all of us. A book that will remain with you and your child long after the story ends.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
A Journey with the Teacher & the Soul, is Cal Courtney's first book. Born in Toronto, ON, Cal received her Diploma in Art in the 1970's. Ms. Courtney began her career illustrating shirts for J.C. Penny in New York, and became a scenic artist for the Shaw Festival. She is now commissioned privately as well as by the film industry who require portraits of actors and paintings for set decoration. Cal's work leans towards the fantastical and the irreverent, but can also be realistic when required. Cal currently resides in the Beach area of Toronto.

What famous Canadians have to say about the Teacher & the Soul!

"This wonderful book reflects the character and personality of Diane Dupuy herself: charming and inspirational".
- Lloyd Robertson, CTV Chief Anchor

"..an inspiring parable for young people, told with love and care by a special "angel" Diane Dupuy. You will want all your children to read this book."
- Gloria Martin, Entertainment Editor, Rogers Radio 680 NEWS

“This book is where the horrors of addiction and the wonders of the human spirit meet. Diane Dupuy pays tribute to the wisdom of children and the fantasies of adults.”
- JoAnne Greenham, Executive Director, Gestalt Institute of Toronto

"When I was a little boy my Mother would ask me to listen to the little voice inside of me and I would know right from wrong.” I just found out who that little voice was; after all these years........ and you will too; after reading this inspirational book. It is for children and adults alike."
- John Donabie, Morning Show Host, News-Talk 1010 CFRB

"Need a little help guiding someone you love through the tough choices of youth? Diane Dupuy has crafted a wonderfully compelling story that speaks not only to those "growing up" but to any adults who might doubt their ability -- or right -- to advise."
- Peter Kent, Deputy Editor, Global TV News

“Diane Dupuy has been a guardian angel to a great many people. In this book she relives her past experiences – including the mistakes – in the form of an allegory to guide a young man through life’s thorny prospects. No one is better qualified to make this journey.”
- Don Harron, Actor, Writer, Comedian