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By: Brian Pennie
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A true story of surviving the worst and discovering the magic of everyday.

How would you live differently if life gave you a second chance?

Brian Pennie shouldn’t be alive today. His drug addiction was so bad that he was deemed too much of a risk for detox. Determined to confront his demons, he went cold turkey at home. On 8 October 2013, he was finally clean after 15 years of heroin addiction and something extraordinary happened: the world suddenly became beautiful. Given a second chance at life, he devoured every minute of it.

Bit by bit he rebuilt his world, returning to university to study neuroscience in a bid to understand the source of his suffering. In this incredibly honest and inspirational narrative, Brian tells the story of how he turned a seemingly hopeless existence into a rich and rewarding life, showing that change is always possible, no matter how stuck we feel.

©2020 Brian Pennie (P)2020 Bolinda Publishing Aging & Longevity Career Success Mental Health Motivation & Self-Improvement Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Inspiring Health

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The turnaround that Brian made in his time in recovery is extraordinary. Inspirational is a term we throw about, so I am reluctant to use it, but it is the most fitting. Brian tells his story with truth illustrating the twists and turns of both addiction and recovery with no veneer. It is a real skill to give detail while keeping the pace, but Brain is a master. A must-read for anyone who enjoys the story of triumph over challenge!

Extraordinary story of recovery

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An ispirational story, descriptively told. Tugs at a range of emotions, I didn't want it to end.

Couldn't stop listening

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I stumbled across Brian’s story while listening to an anxiety podcast.. Brian was being interviewed and I found his story fascinating.
I am an anxiety sufferer.. my sister is a recovering addict... I downloaded the book mainly to look for help and tips on how to overcome my own anxiety, not only has this book given me hope in regards to my own anxiety but it has also given me a better understanding of addiction and has allowed me to accept the choices my sister has made and helped with the healing process that goes along with being the sister of an addict. I did not expect to gain any understanding of addiction, I was just looking for anxiety help.
I defo got more out of the book than I had hoped for and although I don’t know Brian I feel so incredibly proud of him.
Thank you for using your experience to help others. I will definitely be looking you up on social media so I can continue to follow your journey and to see how I can turn my anxiety around like you did and I will also be recommending the book to my sister too.
Well done 👍 🌟😃

Brilliant🤩well done Brian👍

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Brilliant book all round. Refreshingly honest, raw, funny, and inspirational. Couldn't stop listening to it!

Fantastic stuff...

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A very honest account of struggling with anxiety and addiction. Brian shows how all is not lost and that we can overcome anything to be whatever we want to be. Well done Brian, fantastic read, good luck on your journey

Powerful read, amazing achievement

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