'This is the story of my ch . . . ch . . . changes, which
took me from insanity to clarity, from egocentricity to
altruism, from alcoholism to activism. These changes have
marked an evolution in what I want from this life. I am what
I want. What I seek to consume, possess, and achieve is a
mirror that reflects my lusts and cravings, values and
priorities, and moral boundaries or lack thereof. I am happy
to say that what I want today is much less toxic and
self-centered than what I used to want. It's taken decades
of selfexamination to peel back the layers and figure out
what really makes me happy. And while I'm still searching
for my ultimate bliss, I know for sure it's not what I once
thought it was. It's not alcohol, cigarettes, money, food,
sugar, or status symbols: I've consumed all of those in
massive quantities, and they've just made me miserable. Now,
I want what can't be tasted, smoked, worn, seen, or counted.
It's the opposite of material. As sappy as it might sound,
what I want is spiritual.'
—From the Introduction
In iWant, Jane Velez-Mitchell shares her
candid and engaging story of the true adventure of her life,
a journey of self-discovery that is still in full throttle.
As she searches for the ultimate joy and freedom that come
from living a compassionate life, she challenges all of us
to learn from her examples to end destructive behaviors and
embrace a meaningful existence alongside one another.
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