Should've Been Dead: Lessons from a Crack Addict Who Broke Free by Patel, Sweta

Should've Been Dead: Lessons from a Crack Addict Who Broke Free

An example of how, at any point, we each have the power to say, "This is not...
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Author: Sweta Patel
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Should've Been Dead: Lessons from a Crack Addict Who Broke Free by Patel, Sweta

Should've Been Dead: Lessons from a Crack Addict Who Broke Free

$17.32

Should've Been Dead: Lessons from a Crack Addict Who Broke Free

$17.32
Author: Sweta Patel
Format: Paperback
Language: English

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.

Discover a deeper understanding of award-winning Should've Been Dead with these exclusive extras included in the back of the book:

  • Book Club Conversation Starters: Engage in meaningful discussions with friends or your book club using ten conversation starters. Explore the themes, characters, and key points of Should've Been Dead.
  • Chapter-by-Chapter In-Depth Discussion Questions: Delve into the heart of the story with more comprehensive chapter-by-chapter discussion questions. Dissect pivotal moments and memorable quotes, and find personal connections within the narrative.


Author: Sweta Patel,Rory Londer
Publisher: Booksplash Publishing LLC
Published: 12/22/2023
Pages: 292
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.61d
ISBN: 9798989170005

About the Author
Londer, Rory: - Rory Londer felt the flip of a switch inside when he tried crack cocaine for the first time. He knew he needed more. For nearly two decades, he chased after this love. Even if it meant couch hopping, living out of motels and his car, or worse, wandering the streets. When he was ready to turn things around, feelings of failure and shame weighed him down. He encountered people in his life who lifted him and gave him a sense of worth. He has given back to the recovery community ever since. ​He's real, raw, honest, and straight-forward. His words will echo loudly if you're affected by addiction, sitting in self-pity, or paralyzed by fear. His words will move you to act.Patel, Sweta: - Award-winning author, Sweta Patel, has a master's degree in English education from Florida State University. Re-engaging students who have experienced school failure brings her joy. She hopes Rory's story will surprise and touch readers the same way it did her high schoolers. She lives in Rochester, Minnesota, with her husband and two children. Should've Been Dead is her first book.

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