WASTED

Book Details:

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• ISBN: 9788184980196

• Edition: 1st

• Publishing Year: April 2009

• Pages: 340

• Language: Translated from English to Marathi

• Category: Biography & True Stories

• Binding: Paperback

About the Book:

Wasted is the raw, unflinching story of Mark Johnson’s journey from the depths of addiction and criminality to redemption and recovery. Born into a violent and tumultuous household, Mark’s early years were marked by abuse and neglect, where his father’s tattoos of “love” seemed more like a cruel irony than a sign of affection. Surrounded by violence, Mark was neglected by society, slipping through the cracks, unnoticed by those who should have cared.

By the age of six, he was already stealing, and by eight, he had started drinking. At eleven, he took his first hit of heroin, setting him on a path of self-destruction. Despite his sensitivity and intelligence, Mark was unable to break free from this downward spiral. Art college was within his reach, but instead, he found himself behind bars in Portland prison, battling addiction with heroin and crack, living on the streets of London, and even with a price on his head.

Wasted is a gripping, painfully honest memoir of Mark’s descent into addiction and crime. With candor and courage, he shares his heart-wrenching journey of surviving the streets, confronting the demons of his past, and ultimately finding the strength to rise again. Against all odds, Mark overcame his addiction and now runs a thriving tree surgery business, offering employment and support to other recovering addicts. His story is both shocking and inspirational—a testament to the power of resilience, self-recovery, and the ability to heal while helping others on the same journey.