Just what is it about Howard Beckman that is so captivating, intriguing and inspiring? The answers are found in this book.During his life, Howard has run the full gambit from being an out of control teenager, a drug addict, an international drug smuggler to doing hard time in a Thai prison, and subsequently, a U.S. Federal Prison. However, the real story that is revealed here is how he survived all the horrors and devastating setbacks that came with the world he lived in. Anyone who has ever been involved in the drug culture and addiction, or cares about someone who is, will find Howard's story meaningful on a multitude of levels.Fate, both good and bad, will always play a crucial part in one's life, but a person's spirituality is what will make the difference when it comes to acquiring sufficient knowledge and wisdom for climbing out of the darkness and moving towards a peaceful existence. The lessons that Howard's story imparts tell us that it is never too late to begin the journey.