This book may not be for you. If you have all your ducks in a row and when every spin on merry-go-round earth you’re able to snag the brass ring, then put this down. But if you’ve ever struggled with a drug or alcohol addiction or knew anyone who has; if you came of age in the 1960s hippie era or are fascinated with the culture, music, and protests, then read a few pages. If you’ve ever been in prison or want to know what incarceration is really like, read on. This is my story—personal, raw, and soul-baring. It’s written in the style of a one-on-one conversation. I’m not famous or rich, nor do I possess any degrees beyond a high school diploma. So it seems you have a choice. Are you curious what a fellow flawed human being has to say?