Mark's Books
My books chronicle the messy, powerful process of becoming—through addiction, identity, sexuality, and self-redemption.
"Every morning, as I recovered my suicide attempts and the shame attached I'd ask God for one bit of wisdom to help me through the day. This is a collection of the wisdom he imparted on me.
-Mark A. Turnipseed
AUTHOR
Mark A. Turnipseed
My Suicide Race
Winning Over the Trauma of Addiction Recovery and Coming Out
Mark A. Turnipseed is a wellness coach, mental health advocate, and the author of My Suicide Race: Winning Over the Trauma of Addiction, Recovery, and Coming Out.
After years of battling addiction, depression, and identity suppression—including multiple suicide attempts—Mark found an unlikely lifeline: training for a triathlon. What began as an act of survival became a portal to purpose, sobriety, and a full spiritual awakening.
In My Suicide Race, he tells his raw and redemptive story—shedding light on the often-ignored links between mental illness, addiction, and the trauma of living inauthentically. His journey is a testament to the power of truth, movement, and radical self-acceptance.
Today, Mark helps others reclaim their bodies, pleasure, and purpose through a unique fusion of mental health coaching, sensual embodiment, and spiritual alchemy. His work bridges wellness, sexuality, and healing — offering others a path to wholeness that begins from within.
Praise for the Book
“You created hell, crawled through it, found your way out, swam, biked, and ran the distance to the beautiful truth about your Light... Well done.”
~Brian McNaught, top sexuality author and educator
Now That I’m Out, What Do I Do?
~Daniel Karslake, critically acclaimed producer/director
For The Bible Tells Me So
“...Mandatory reading for anyone who has struggled with addiction, internalized homophobia, or any other mental health challenges which caused them to question who God made them to be...”
“...One man's emotional journey from childhood to rock-bottom addict, you'll cheer as Turnipseed finally faces his demons ."
~Kergan Edwards-Stout, author of award-winning books
Never Turn Your Back on the Tide and Songs for the New Depression.