You Raise Me Up

About Leila Pao Wilks

Leila grew up on a farm and lived an ordinary life with her parents and siblings in the Philippines. When her mother was diagnosed with bone cancer and diabetes she stopped going to school and looked after her mother. When she was 14 she made a terrible mistake and had to run away from home. Leila married Venroy Wilks and moved to England which was a struggle as she did not speak good English. Together with her husband she set up a business venture as well as managing day jobs. They did everything they could to provide for their son Jacky Jean JJ. They worked hard trying their best as most parents do. Little did they know however that they were putting too much effort in one area of their lives and neglecting other areas which are also important and had battles and disasters to face coming around the corner including a strong typhoon. Leila''s book will take you on a journey of her life and the many stormy seas she survived. Her book will open your eyes to events you may never have seen before in your life which may have contributed to your sufferings. You will discover how crucial it is to balance important life values which Leila calls the 5 Fs. These are: Faith; Family; Finance; Fitness; and Friends. Leila''s book demonstrates that when you have too much of one value dominating your life and very little of the others you will feel empty. You will only have balance in your life and feel at peace and in a place of love when you live your true life purpose aligned with these five values.