Charlie tells his life story, the story of a man born into the higher echelons of society. We always think of those less blessed than ourselves, those born into a family that’s struggled at the bottom end of our society. This book, through Charlie’s story highlights that disfunctionality knows no social boundaries and the effects that it has on an individuals values, through this inspiring story of excess, we are taken on a journey of self discovery of how Charlie found the truths in his life at the times that challenge him most, showing us all and reminding us that each of life’s challenges offers us the opportunity for reflection and ultimately change. It is within his stories  that Charlie offers his insight for change his own philosophy of steps “travelling the 13Cs of life”  to help those that are reaching out to make more sense of their life. Charlie’s story is inspired because ultimately it is a story of a man’s journey of extremes to one of finding his own balance through a path of service and inspiring others. Starting as a young man always looking for instant self gratification, to the realisation of values of true worth, knowing that how we inspire and help others to realise their true worth and move from dependence to interdependence and self sufficiency is our only true legacy that we leave behind. Charles’ story shows us all that each individual can make a difference to the world we live in, that ultimately each of us has the ability to hear that which is true and time less, no matter what our past or where we are in our present, we all can turn inward and listen to our heart and through hearing and listening to that inner guidance innate to us all. Live our lives to enrich both ourselves, those that cross our path or journey with us. A really spiritual experience of one man’s journey of discovery through the stages of his life finding the peace of mind and belief within to become a force for change by living in his heart; with some really practical tips for self development. Bernard Misell