Should've Been Dead

Lessons from a Crack Addict Who Broke Free

De: Sweta Patel, Rory Londer

Narrado por: Mark Garkusha, Samantha Sayah

Duración: 6 h y 23 m

Resumen del Editor

An example of how, at any point, we each have the power to say, "This is not how the story ends." And Rory proves it.

“Just to warn you, he swears. A lot.”

I prepped my high school class for tomorrow’s speaker.

“He had a crack addiction, was living on the streets, and ended up buying the same laundromat he used to rest in. He turned it into a million-dollar business.”

“What?!! No way! How’d he do that?”

“You’ll have to wait for his answer.”

After seventeen years of chasing after crack cocaine, Rory Londer was crushed by failure. He had loving parents and was on honor roll lists, but addiction is a switch that can flip inside anyone. He had eaten food from the trash bin and starved in ten-degree weather, trying to collect quarters for one more hit. Now he’s a millionaire, but this story is not a rags-to-riches tale. It’s about emerging from the shadows of guilt and shame.

This collection of twelve lessons from Rory’s life is a guide to feeling like a disappointment, finding yourself, and then fighting for the life you want. High school teacher Sweta Patel interviewed Rory over two years to capture how building connections with others saved him. And when she brought his techniques to the classroom to connect with the hard-to-reach student, it was clear, his lessons aren’t for the addict alone

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Heartfelt and honest story of compassion, determination and embracing the human spirit.

I enjoyed how Rory's story was told with honesty about what it's like to struggle with addiction. His explanation of how a switch flips for some leading them to do anything for that next high is dead on. The life lessons taught in the text are ones anyone can use. How we look at and treat people being the most important

Raw and honest

This book was so real. I didn’t want it to end! It was honest and the emotions could be felt.

A true story of Resilience and Hope

This book is a blend of raw emotion, brutal honesty, and powerful storytelling that keeps you engaged from start to finish.

Sweta Patel’s writing brings Rory’s struggles and triumphs to life with such vivid detail that you feel every moment of his pain, hope, and eventual recovery. The narration makes it easy to connect with Rory’s experiences on a personal level.

What sets this book apart is its authenticity. Sweta doesn’t shy away from the realities of addiction and recovery, providing a look at the challenges Rory faced. Yet, through it all, the story is infused with a sense of hope and resilience that is inspiring.

For anyone looking for a compelling true story that showcases the power of the human spirit, “Should’ve Been Dead” is it! This audiobook is a great listen.

I didn’t know!

While we all in a way or another struggle with addiction, our struggles vary. This book makes you pause and think how to react or respond to a person or history of addiction. It also helps you learn that a person is not just what you see. The story behind them is much more rich and deep. Take a moment to truly listen; you may save someone or change someone’s life.

INSPIRATION AND HOPE

This story of Rory’s recovery journey is so empowering, liberating, inspirational, and full of hope!!! I have shared his story of hope with so many people and continue to get positive reviews over and over!! Thank you Rory and Sweta for sharing this with the world!!