readers favorite bronze medal winnerin pursuit of joy has been called inspiring and brutally honest using examples from his own recovery from depression and alcoholism as well as drawing from a wide range of sources gary green demystifies mental illness and addiction this concise and understandable book teaches lessons that are essential for anyone struggling with their life but also valuable for everyonethis book will help you 1understand the causes of mental illness 2understand the recovery process 3reduce feelings of worthlessness and isolation 4conquer addictions 5communicate more effectively 6improve relationships 7reach a new level of spiritual understanding 8increase your level of happiness 9find hope againthis book will change your perspective from avoidance of pain to a pursuit of joy