An extraordinary semi-autobiographical book that blows the doors wide open to understanding the mindset of someone battling addiction and all the insanity that comes with it. Jeff, as the narrator and protagonist, puts himself in the center of the action in this fierce and, at times, darkly funny trip through a sun-drenched tropical paradise. Drifting aimlessly with a beach bum lifestyle he struggles with societal perceptions, a never-ending habit, and the inevitable hopelessness of his life. With nothing to live for except his next drink, next line, next mistake he bounces between a harrowing drug and alcohol-fueled existence living with a wild reckless arrogance and moments of profound self-awareness and the solitude of his thoughts. He is the epitome of a man at war with himself, allowing the reader a glimpse into the dichotomy between choosing a path of self-destruction and his inherent goodness to build a better version of himself. This reverting portrait is both heart-wrenching and enlightening as one man searches for meaning, Slowly, and reluctantly, he discovers glimmers of a life worth fighting for and an unforeseen metamorphosis from hopelessness to healing begins. This is a very real story of self-destruction and self-discovery, of how a broken soul can become beautiful again.
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