In his Debut Book, The Gift & Curse: One Man's Journey with Dyslexia, Deon candidly shares both his struggles and trumphs though his journey with a learning disability. Not only does he offer quality resources for those who struggle with reading and writing, but he inpires readers to approach struggles with a sense of humor and embrace the strength that is developed from difficult life moments. As a beacon of hope and healing for many, Deon now defines dyslexia as a gift and finds great joy in helping others find strength within themselves to move forward with life depite the odds.