‘Many of us can feeltrapped and in prison, that life is not worth living and that thereare parts of us which we find hard to accept’says John Pridmore, former London gangsterand international speaker. He explores why so many of us sense there is something missing from our livesand why feelings of fulfilment and happiness are so short lived. Drawing on his own experiences and those of the men and women he hasencountered on his travels, whose lives and ideas have shaped our modernculture and society, he discusses issues such as thenature of love, sexuality, spirituality and forgiveness. He looks deeply at the wounds many of us carry and how we can findpeace, healing and a sense of real freedom. This is a book that can show you how to accept yourself, have richer personalrelationships and discover what it is that makes you truly unique. In the past 15 years John has brought inspiration to over 2 million people in 20countries with his dynamic and powerful talks and seminars. He is regularly featuredon television, radio and various media shows throughout the world and his life story From Gangland to Promised Land has become an international best seller.