Stroke survivor Paul Allen returns to Cookstown for a book signing event in Sheehy's bookstore on Saturday, November 22.

His book 'The Final Piece Peace' tells the inspiring story of how he managed to turn his life around after suffering a stroke.

From the depths of despair he battled back to pursue his dreams of sailing to France and travel the European waterways.

Born in Omagh, Paul came to work in Cookstown when he became manager of the then Safeway flagship store in 2000.

Stroke survivor Paul Allen will be having a book signing in Sheehy's, Cookstown, for his new book "The Final Peace; A Stroke Survivors Journey" on November 22. Credit: Supplied

placeholder image — Stroke survivor Paul Allen will be having a book signing in Sheehy's, Cookstown, for his new book "The Final Peace; A Stroke Survivors Journey" on November 22. Credit: Supplied

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Although he has lived in Banbridge and Lisburn for 45 years, he says he still has a "deep affinity with Cookstown".

"'The Final Piece Peace’ stems from my personal experiences after suffering an atypical stroke and maybe, more importantly, it details how I managed to navigate the quagmire that my mind had been reduced too in the months or indeed truthfully the years that have passed post stroke," he said.

The book signing will take place from 11am to 1pm.