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Steven's struggle for emotional survival as a child in London's East End led him into a life of addiction and drug dealing with a warring Lebanese militia. A hardened criminal by the age of twenty-three, he had survived high-speed police chases, prisons and attempted suicide, but facing the truth was his toughest challenge. Abandoning crime, he rose from the depths of addiction into a successful businessman, but something crucial was missing. The desperate search to find it cost him everything and plunged him back into the streets of his childhood and the precipice of life, death and the deep secret that awaited. 'I literally could not put this book down - it should be read in homes, schools, prisons, rehab facilities, everywhere.' - Jonathan Mantle, bestselling writer. A must-read for everybody facing the adversity of life.

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I literally could not put this book down - it should be read in homes, schools, prisons, rehab facilities, everywhere. - Jonathan Mantle, bestselling writer. There's a point in this deep and compelling story where Rosen says he felt as if he were observing the conversation he's describing from the third person perspective. And that's how reading this superbly written tome hit me; I felt as if I were in every scene with him, a silent and invisible, yet viscerally present witness to the depths of darkness and depravity of a life of crime and addiction, but also right alongside Rosen as he experiences a sublime spiritual awakening and begins the lifelong journey of accepting, understanding, and loving himself. This is one man's story of adventure, misadventure, suffering, redemption, and ultimately, finding meaning in the sometimes painfully ugly, sometimes divinely beautiful, but always interesting and exciting world which he (and indeed, we) inhabit. I'm looking forward to reading more from this talented, insightful, and wise gentleman. Bravo, Mr. Rosen, BRAVO!!! - Martin Munro - Artist New York A truly great book, a story of not only drug addiction but also the strength of the human spirit, told with humour and honesty. - Dave Fantastic read, and an amazing story, couldn't put the book down, great from beginning to end.🙏 - Micky A brilliant, awe inspiring story, beautifully written, and straight from the heart. With smatterings of black humour, this book is emotionally charged and truly thought provoking. A must read message of hope for those suffering with, or affected by, the pain of addiction. - Chris I couldn't put this down. If I didn't know it was a true story I would have believed it was fiction. It's gritty, heartbreaking, inspiring and so much more. It left me with so much respect and admiration for the author. I felt the book was so raw - totally honest, I could almost feel his pain. To come from a life of criminality and addiction that thankfully I have only seen on tv or in films, and to turn his life completely around is awe inspiring. What a strength of character and determination. What also comes across is his compassion and humility. Anyone who is at rock bottom should read this and see you can get your life back if you are truly determined. Actually everyone should read it. It's a fascinating book. Best book I've read in a very long time. - Deborah Wow - what an amazing book - it is raw and powerful but so inspiring . It is very well written - a real page turner. It is one of those books that will stay with you long after you have finished it . Would highly recommend. by Debra Knowler

I literally could not put this book down - it should be read in homes, schools, prisons, rehab facilities, everywhere. - Jonathan Mantle, bestselling writer. There's a point in this deep and compelling story where Rosen says he felt as if he were observing the conversation he's describing from the third person perspective. And that's how reading this superbly written tome hit me; I felt as if I were in every scene with him, a silent and invisible, yet viscerally present witness to the depths of darkness and depravity of a life of crime and addiction, but also right alongside Rosen as he experiences a sublime spiritual awakening and begins the lifelong journey of accepting, understanding, and loving himself. This is one man's story of adventure, misadventure, suffering, redemption, and ultimately, finding meaning in the sometimes painfully ugly, sometimes divinely beautiful, but always interesting and exciting world which he (and indeed, we) inhabit. I'm looking forward to reading more from this talented, insightful, and wise gentleman. Bravo, Mr. Rosen, BRAVO!!! - Martin Munro - Artist New York A truly great book, a story of not only drug addiction but also the strength of the human spirit, told with humour and honesty. - Dave Fantastic read, and an amazing story, couldn't put the book down, great from beginning to end.🙏 - Micky A brilliant, awe inspiring story, beautifully written, and straight from the heart. With smatterings of black humour, this book is emotionally charged and truly thought provoking. A must read message of hope for those suffering with, or affected by, the pain of addiction. - Chris I couldn't put this down. If I didn't know it was a true story I would have believed it was fiction. It's gritty, heartbreaking, inspiring and so much more. It left me with so much respect and admiration for the author. I felt the book was so raw - totally honest, I could almost feel his pain. To come from a life of criminality and addiction that thankfully I have only seen on tv or in films, and to turn his life completely around is awe inspiring. What a strength of character and determination. What also comes across is his compassion and humility. Anyone who is at rock bottom should read this and see you can get your life back if you are truly determined. Actually everyone should read it. It's a fascinating book. Best book I've read in a very long time. - Deborah Wow - what an amazing book - it is raw and powerful but so inspiring . It is very well written - a real page turner. It is one of those books that will stay with you long after you have finished it . Would highly recommend. by Debra Knowler

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