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  • Chasing a Flawed Sun

  • By: Daniel McGhee
  • Narrated by: Frank Gerard
  • Length: 14 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (156 ratings)

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Chasing a Flawed Sun

By: Daniel McGhee
Narrated by: Frank Gerard
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Publisher's summary

The phrase "heroin saved my life" could be considered both controversial and even offensive to some. However, in Chasing a Flawed Sun, the author shows us how, after breaking him down and almost taking his life several times, the battle with the drug did just that.

This is a true story. A transparent story of the life of a young man in America, who, like many of our lost youth, found his way into the drug culture. This story is an autopsy into the mind, heart, and soul of an addict. It begins at childhood and takes us through the thoughts, turmoil, and inner conflicts of a person lost in the undercurrent of addiction, and ends in a climax of self-discovery and realization. It is a gripping tale of a suburban youth and his journey through the streets of Baltimore, institutions, prisons, addiction, and worst of all, his own mind. What makes it so unique is the vulnerability and transparency with which it is told.

It is the goal of this story to not only to tell a vivid tale but to also share hope and experience with those who are actively struggling with their own demons, and to shed some light to those who have lost or are currently dealing with a loved one who is struggling with addiction, alcoholism and/or a lost sense of "self".

Daniel McGhee lives and owns several businesses just outside of Baltimore, Maryland. He also owns a non-profit and works with addicts, children, and homeless in his area. In his 18 years in recovery, he’s learned to enjoy writing, fitness, and traveling the world. He enjoys going to other countries either for relief work, exploration, or just chasing the sun that never ceases.

©2019 Daniel McGhee (P)2019 Daniel McGhee
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excellent read

loved reading this book excellent and insightful. the narrator almost ruined the book for me but the words being spoke kept me listening and i am happy i did

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amazing story

this book is wonderful i felt like i was there in the story i love the rawness in this book its so captivating u wont be able to put it down

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True and Honest be told

I like this book and how the author tells his story to the best of his knowledge. He is brutally honest about the things he has gone through in his life and I feel the world needs to know this exactly the way he stated. There is no tip toeing around his truth. The ending was an awakening. He is one of the few that survive and we don’t know why?

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Distracting theme throughout

I found it distracting how he kept referring to Baltimore as a big city with “tall buildings” and feigning surprise when neighborhoods were “quiet” and dead throughout the story. It’s a small, crime ridden city- get real. Aside from that, it’s a pretty compelling story about addiction. Not especially memorable, however.

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Just ok

It was interesting to hear how heroin saved his life. The end got a little too preachy and drawn out. There were some points in the book where it almost came across like he was bragging about how horrible he was as opposed to feeling remorseful. I didn’t mind reading it, but wouldn’t necessarily recommend it to others.

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EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO HEAR

I hope you read your reviews. Your story has provided me with comfort and strength . IT makes me realize I am exactly where I need to be today as well. I have found your pages online and am now following you and the work you do for others . I believe with all my heart this book will truly help others. Thank you

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INSPIRATIONAL AND GOD BLESS YOU Daniel McGhee!

I loved this book! I wasn't a fan of the narrator but other than that I couldn't stop listening and am very inspired !

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very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

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Brilliant read

So incredibly written!! This book is amazing!! Please read it. You’ll love it as much as I did.

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Has addiction affected you, or a friend or family?

As an author and a fellow recovering addict I can 100% attest to the veracity and sincerity of this book. If you have ever watched someone struggle with addiction and wondered: "What are they thinking?" then this is the book that answers that question. If you yourself struggle with addiction and you can't imagine that there is anyone else alive who has seen what you've seen or felt what you felt, then you should read this book. We're not so unique that it has to kill us. Enjoy!

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