Should’ve Been Dead by Sweta Patel with Rory Londer

A harrowing and heart-opening tale of resilience, Should’ve Been Dead: Lessons from a Crack Addict Who Broke Free by Sweta Patel with Rory Londer delves into the psychology of addiction, the unexpected triggers that overtake self-control, and the journeys of healing and reinvention that can pull us back from the brink. Rory Londer spent nearly two decades as a crack addict, but transformed himself into a successful entrepreneur and a compelling public speaker, determined to share his hardest lessons after receiving a cancer diagnosis. Reminding readers that they too can transcend the greatest challenges of their lives, this gripping memoir reveals the weight of grief, the toll of substance abuse, the slippery nature of recovery, and the ultimate serenity of taking back your power.