It is a story about overcoming circumstances, not accepting excuses and not being held back by beliefs and opinions.
The author, Daran Pratt, tells vividly the story of his life as a homeless drug dependent and how he turned hopelessness into hope and then into a career inspiring others to become more than they ever dreamed.
From his business as a Personal Trainer on NSW Central Coast and through his motivational seminars Daran has touched the lives of thousands of people with the message "you can overcome anything, you can be anything".
Daran is actively involved in work with the homeless and recovering alcoholics and addicts through his involvement with Australian Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and is an advocate of MSIC in Kings Cross and other harm minimisation measures.
'On the Path' is based on a true life experience from a junkie to a millionaire. The raw truth of addiction and recovery, not just abstinence but a life change. The authors true recovery re-birth to a new life of happiness and wealth, beyond living in the gutter, homeless and destitute. On the path leads the way to education and understanding and rising above the potentially negative emotions, pains and hurts that so many addicts empower to govern their lives of misery. A sensational read for anyone looking for an answer to their addiction.
A must for all families, professionals and anyone working with addicts. A true and honest reveal into the heart, mind and emotions of addiction. Thank you Darren for the inspiration that recovery works. Your book makes my work so worthwhile.
Christa Bidgood - Founder of the Australian Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc.