What Are the Odds?

“If you are looking for an honest, raw and gripping story about the struggles of a crack addict, then What Are The Odds? A Crack Addict’s Story by Michael L. Brown is definitely worth reading. This eye-opening and heartbreaking memoir gives us a glimpse into the life of someone struggling with addiction and how they cope with it on a daily basis. Brown’s vivid descriptions make it easy to connect with the characters in his book and feel their plight as if it were your own. His story is not one of glamour or glory, but of courage and resilience in the face of adversity.”

The author takes us along his journey as he struggles with his addiction and personal demons, while trying desperately to stay afloat despite the odds being stacked against him. He reveals the harsh realities of street life, poverty, mental illness and drug addiction, providing an unfiltered look into what it means to live in these circumstances. Brown also touches on police brutality and racist policies that still exist today, offering an even more sobering perspective on the lives of many people living in America’s inner cities.