Always love reading your story Mike, it provides more inspiration than you realize to ALOT of people. The times where you struggled the most (depressed in Chicago, having trouble paying bills, watching friends seemingly "pass you" in life, etc.), are the ones that probably taught you the biggest lessons. Its inspirational to read that and to know that if you dont give up, the light at the end of the tunnel can be everything youve ever dreamed of.

Cant wait till your book comes out.