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It's Not About Me!: Confessions of a Recovered Outlaw Addict - from Living Hell to Living Big

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About the Book

Ian Young has assisted thousands of families ravaged by addiction to repatriate themselves and return to healthy lifestyles addiction free. A former drug addicted alcoholic, Ian has had a life of magnificent ups and debilitating lows, feeding his addiction whilst simultaneously exploring life's greater questions. This is his astounding story, living as a vagabond and an outlaw, one step ahead of the law at all times. But Ian doesn't just recount the years of madness and mayhem; in this book Ian tells you precisely how he's recovered and how you or a loved one can recover too.By telling his own compelling story with full disclosure in his own unique and jovial manner, he recounts to you his outrageous story of decadence and self indulgence in such a canny and witty way that the reader rides the experiences alongside him, with an equal measured emphasis on how to apply his own successful strategies for abundant living by offering easy to read inspirational examples of his own. There isn't a simpler way to become free from addiction and change your life, than by following the guidelines in this powerful book.It can be read as an autobiography, or as a study tool to learn about successful recoveries from addictions. It has been written in such a way that Ian's spirit shines through and is to be enjoyed, despite the tragic topics and desperate stories of his afflictions. Read this book if you are afflicted by your own addictions. Read this book if you have a loved one struggling with an addiction. Read this book if you are on your own journey into recovery and life beyond. Read this book if you believe there could be more to your life. Read this book if you simply enjoy a great story.

Table of Contents:
What’s this book all about then? Preface My background Where I am now Why I am writing this book? “We’re on a mission from God” What makes you so special? Personal Disclaimer It’s not About Me! Part 1. ADDICTION – the early years “So the Story goes a little like this…” Growing up – Daydreaming my life away First drink, First Kiss – First Drunk, First Vomit Secondary School: a babysitting service Bullying behaviours – early addictive signs Sixteen and out in the world Student Politics and Poll Tax Rioting Spiral Tribe – Ravers take more drugs Absolute BEDLAM Part 2. ADDICTION – the later years “My Self-imposed exile” Amsterdam, Berlin, Amsterdam, Milano, Amsterdam, Paris, Amsterdam, etc The Benz Box Truck and the Russian Army Technivals Playa La Malvarrosa: Where LSD broke the elastic band C.C.C.C.C.Co-caine Montpellier Alcoholic D.J.Nerate: Sex and Drugs and Techno Music More about Les Nomads Criss-Crossing Western Europe Border Crossings: caught with my pants down From Heroin Chic to Caribbean Crackhead France, with a broken heart Scrumping Needlework Washing up and serving up Part 3. ADDICTION – The Dying Years “Being the person I never wanted to be” Death of a DJ Run away!! Run away!! Family ties A very grey looking London Seeking the Dalai Lama Trying to get clean Dying days “Dear God…” Insanity What happened next was out of my hands The Surrender Part 4. RECOVERY – Rehab & The Early Years “and…breathe” Sleep please Abstinence? Seems a bit extreme! Powerless Unmanageability – the longest word in my vocabulary A brief explanation of Recovery A little history lesson Truly an Addict Recovery through osmosis 12-Steps explained (the personal version) WOW!! Part 5. RECOVERY – Onwards & Upwards “Life's in session and I'm showing up” Work: re-joining society Recovered It’s not about me Bubble-gum Spirituality, part 1 Employed and Employing From Nicotine to Sugar – the difference between obsession and compulsion Bubble-gum Spirituality, part 2 Falling in love Fellowship, in sickness and in health Stopping and staying stopped Healing the whole self Mount Kilimanjaro God’s in charge To the families: tough love Crossing over the bridge to normal living AKA Life’s in session and I’m showing up My Mission Statement explained Have I mentioned that it is not actually about me? My Promise My Guarantee Final Reflections on the journey so far Epilogue: A final word from Ian Afterword: The 12-step Programme (Formal explanation) How it works Contact us Biography of the Author

About the Author :
Ian Young has successfully touched the lives of thousands of addicted people and their families, showing them a new way to live and encouraging them to rebuild their lives without their destructive patterns or influences once and for all.Ian is the founder of two large rehabilitation facilities still operating within the European Treatment Industry and currently runs Sober Services ltd; another of his dynamic and influential business within the addiction treatment industry. But it wasn’t always like that…Early 2001, aged 29, after 13 years of chronic drug addiction, alcoholism, homelessness and unemployment, Ian discovered a permanent way out of his debilitating lifestyle, and through hard work built himself a world filled with the riches and royalties that life really does has to offer – addiction free. Ian is a multiple business owner, including Senior Director of the popular LivingBig – an `On and Offline’ network and training academy for Coaches and Mentors. Ian is both honoured and proud to be one of 35 founding members of the Association of Transformation Leaders, Europe, qualification for membership of which involves positively affecting the lives of over 6000 people.Ian is a homeowner living in a quiet part of Northern Hertfordshire with his wife, two dogs, two cats and a horse. Ian’s personal mission is to co-create harmony through laughter and love, and to help others improve the quality of their lives.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781908746955
  • Publisher: Rethink Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Anoma Press
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Confessions of a Recovered Outlaw Addict - from Living Hell to Living Big
  • ISBN-10: 1908746955
  • Publisher Date: 07 Feb 2013
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 237


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