Author Shares His Gripping Real-Life Story Lifting Readers From the Dark Confines of Their Minds to Awaken a New Life of Possibilities
Author Sean Harrison uncovers how he regained control of his life after 20 long years of active addiction in 'Out of the Ghetto: A Journey from Addiction to a New Way of Being'
SAN DIEGO, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In his debut book, "Out of the Ghetto: A Journey from Addiction to a New Way of Being," author and motivational speaker Sean Harrison sheds light on his precarious life on the streets of New York City, driven by his all-consuming addiction to heroin. Born in a lower-middle-class section of New York in 1954, Harrison offers hope to those directly or indirectly suffering from the devastating effects of addiction, in whatever form it may take.
After being voted "most likely to be dead by the time he is 30" by his high school classmates, Harrison graduated at the top of his class from one of the most prestigious medical centers in New York City. For three decades, he worked in a profession where he excelled and provided his family with a lifestyle, he never dreamed possible. Throughout his book, Harrison reveals how anyone open-minded and willing can experience a dramatic shift in consciousness, from an inner-ghetto mentality to a new way of being.
"Addiction is no longer just an inner-city problem," Harrison declares. "It has established deep-seated roots in rural communities throughout this great land. If we ever hope to slow down our national body bag count, we must first change our pie in the sky attitude toward addiction."
Harrison focuses on what he calls the four pillars of addiction—fear, guilt, resentment, and self-pity—responsible for most of the unhappiness we see in the world today. "Out of the Ghetto" is designed to help the addict and non-addict alike, offering practical ways to erase the errors of our past and begin anew. Harrison's fundamental belief is that anyone who suffers from the pain of living can change their lives by altering their thoughts, free from the ego's distorted perceptions of reality.
"I believe it is an obligation for all of us who have passed through times of great uncertainly to teach future generations that uncertainly is the only path we have to enlightenment," says Harrison.
"Out of the Ghetto" reveals that no matter one's age, race or socioeconomic status, anyone can become a free thinker, eliminating old non-productive patterns of behavior and live a life of meaning and purpose.
"Out of the Ghetto: A Journey from Addiction to a New Way of Being"
By Sean Harrison
ISBN: 9781480899551 (softcover); 9781480899568ISBN (hardcover); 9781480899575 (electronic)
Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Archway Publishing
About the author
Author Sean Harrison has been called "the man of a million stories." After a successful 32-year career in orthopedics and raising a family, he has dedicated his life to the service of others. A community activist, he is often found sharing a meal with one of his "outdoor friends" or speaking to groups of men and women locked behind bars, in detox centers and recovery houses throughout the United States. Harrison currently resides in San Diego, California. To learn more about Harrison, please visit http://www.outoftheghetto.net.
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