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"Don't Count Me Out chronicles the life of Bruce White from the beginning of his drug use in elementary school through criminal acts fueled by his need for drugs, to his miraculous recovery three decades later and involvement in the treatment of addicts, where he is now a leader in the rehabilitation field. Rafael Alvarez's recounting of White's journey should inspire those dealing with the fallout of addiction. Alvarez, a journalist and screenwriter, allows the listener to get inside the head of an addict who was stealing alcohol from his parents at the age of nine, selling drugs and tripping on LSD and PCP by the time he hit seventh grade, and hooked on morphine before he turned fifteen. ""Bruce White? I thought he was dead?"" is a response encountered in many of the interviews Alvarez conducted. Don't Count Me Out shines a spotlight on an improbable and stunning miracle. Though this is just one person's story, the contributing factors of early sexual assault, the role of permissive preoccupied parents, and the need for peer approval, among others, will resonate with many as the opioid crisis continues to haunt us."

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Rafael Alvarez is a former city desk reporter for the Baltimore Sun and former writer for the HBO drama, The Wire. He is the author of many books of fiction and nonfiction. Jonathan Beville is an audiobook narrator of suspense and thrillers, as well as historical fiction, science fiction, current affairs, and business titles. A classically trained actor, Jonathan has also enjoyed a successful career in the international business. He has had the privilege to live in both Europe and the Middle East, and has worked on projects taking him to more than eighty countries around the world. An avid SCUBA diver, Jonathan brings a spirit of adventure and a deep love for travel and exploration into the recording booth, and draws on people and experiences from his journeys around the world to inspire character voices in his narration. The father of two daughters, Jonathan resides in Maryland with his family. Lee Osorio is an actor and narrator based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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