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Wasted
- Narrated by: Steven Mackintosh
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
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Summary
Constantly in trouble at school, he began stealing at the age of seven, was drinking by the age of eight, and took his first hit of heroin at age 11. Art college beckoned the sensitive and intelligent boy, but he ended up in Portland prison instead.
With searing honesty, Wasted documents Mark's descent into the very depths of addiction and criminality. Homeless and hooked on heroin and crack, no one, least of all Mark, believed he would survive. And yet he somehow found the strength to pull through, and now runs his own thriving tree-surgery business, employing and helping other recovering addicts.
Both shocking and inspirational, this is a heartbreaking and compelling account of one man's struggle to save himself, and help save others in the process.
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- Matt Bartholomew
- 17-03-24
Best memoir I've ever heard
Years of listening to drug and alcohol memoirs and this is one of the best I've heard
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- Stephanie
- 07-10-10
Great insight couldnt stop listening
This book has been written by Mark Johnson and covers the extraordinary battle that he went through with his addictions. This shows that there is a way out with guts and determination and the help of others along the way. Well done Mark very well written and honest too. This book should surely help others along life?s path everyone needs to give it a listen. If it helps just one person its done its job although I feel it has something to teach everyone.
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- KA
- 19-09-18
Sad insight into a dark world
As a probation officer I hear snippets of ex-addicts stories all the time but rarely in such detail as Marks. It was a stark reminder of how complex their worlds are. Fantastic narration and it was gripping throughout; giving a very real insight into the childhood trauma that lead to his later lifestyle, difficult relationships, prison, homelessness and the endless lapses and relapses before he was able to overcome his addiction.
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- Matthew Walls
- 10-11-18
Bloody marvellous
Honest uplifting brutal. Great narration. What a great story and the message that he was 'born an addict' rings true. That's why addiction hits randomly whatever your story.
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- Susan Sweeney
- 19-02-19
very good read
Well written and very interesting. pleased he turned his life around. nice to know how he is now supporting others.
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- Yasmin Buchan
- 03-08-20
Amazing story
This story made me cringe, laugh and brought a lump to my throat. I don’t normally leave a review but this story was amazing
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- Marilyn Piggott
- 02-05-21
Inspiring and heartbreaking
An amazing, raw story of courage and pain. Truly touching and inspiring. An Excellent read
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- Jeannie
- 21-11-18
The honesty is breathtaking
I work with clients,some with similar stories but I wanted to understand more closely their journey so that I can be more effective in working alongside them. Difficult call to invite clients to read it for themselves and for Chapter 3 on its own might give the hope that one looking for change might find helpful but the authors experience is so intimately shared in the chapters 1 &2 that it might trigger past cravings. Respect to the Author.
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- Martin
- 17-02-15
Inspiring
I was shocked when I started listening to this book but soon I had to realise that the story of Mark Johnson's life is not unique. Domestic abuse, alcohol and drug addictions, homelessness... are reality for too many people. But this is not a story of misery and despair, this is story of hope and inspiration. This memoir illustrates how cruel life can be but also how much one can achieve if they only want.
This is a great and inspiring listen!
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- S. Kyle
- 17-03-19
The power of drugs
I can honestly say mark had a long journey in beating his addiction. The pain and torture of what drugs do to you. As a mother i wanted to understand reasons behind why why why would anyone want yo try it i understand now. Mark your mum must have been very proud to erase your demons and be part of a community your strength and perseverance got you there in the end
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