Schnerch has survived from over thirty years from a devastating mental illness and twenty-five years of alcoholism. He is well versed in the medical system, government policies and social aspects of these conditions. He is now an advocate for persons living with simular situations. He does this through his writing. His books are raw and revealing, insuring not to leave a stone unturned. His main motivation is to make people aware of these conditions, thus reducing discriminnation and stigmatisim. He is active in the communtity sharing his experience and knowledge with others. He has spoke at several engagements spreading the news about these conditions and how it affects society. It has became his mission in life to help others so that they can return into society as respected members of the community free of names and labels.

Advocate for people living with mental illness and recovering from addiction. Schnerch wrote three books about these subects bringing these issues to the surface.

My latest work was, "The Peaceful Warrior: Memoirs of a Damaged Mind and Soul." I am currently marketing and promoting the book this year. It is a memoir/journal of my life living with mental illness and alcoholism. I have a new book coming out soon which is the, 'City of Gardens: The Other Side of the Fence.' This is a book about Victoria, BC and its social problems.

Trafford Publishing
Latest book and bio.

City of Gardens
Official website of, 'The City of Gardens Collection.'

PJ Schnerch
Personal Webpage

The Victoria Human Exchange Society
Provides temporary and affordable housing to our most vulnerable in which many would have become homeless without their help.