Description: A Life Worth Dying For: The Jim Mandelin Story, by Jim Mandelin with Don Rock and Alison Diesvelt, is the true story of a man, who endured a childhood strewn with daily incidents of sexual, physical and emotional abuse at home, and constant bullyi...
Brief description: JIM MANDELIN, C.P.C., is a community speaker and presenter, with a background in counseling and youth support . Jim began his community service work visiting inmates in prisons as an inspirational speaker during the 80's and has gone on to address thousands of youth and community members annually. Jim has worked in consultation with the Vancouver Police Department, prisons, Vancouver Lower Mainland School Districts, Universities and Colleges and a wide range of community organizations including the United Way. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Vancouver Association for Restorative Justice. Jim currently resides in Vancouver with his present wife of fifteen years and their family. More information about his work can be obtained by visiting his website at www.jimmandelin.ca.