At 28, weighing 40 kilograms Peter Harley was ready to die. A devastating drug and alcohol addiction that had started when he was 13 had brought him to this point.

He made a decision to get clean, and to fight for his life.

His unique perspective as a high-functioning addict may be helpful to anyone who is still an addict or is recovering from the aftermath of their affliction.

He is a warning for anyone who is considering going down the death road of drugs and alcohol.

Broken promises, broken dreams and broken lives are strewn in the wake of Peter's affliction.

He has spent the last 20 years trying to redeem himself. He is still on that journey.

This book is part of that redemption. It's a part survival guide, part memoir and part cautionary tale.

He imparts a particular wisdom gained from his experience that can help anyone afflicted by addiction.

If you want to change your life for the better and have the courage to read this book, what is seen will not be able to be unseen.

It has a very clear mandate: Either take responsibility for your healing or don't. Only you are the master of your destiny.