i am 51, single man, with no kids,and taking writing class and writing out my personal story of redemption from alcoholism,and 13  years of being homeless,and how it is that  i went from a young man with potential of achieving the american dream, to a man who instead got the worst life can offer in america- homelessness and alcoholism. i talk about my childhood traits that led to my  getting addicted to alcohol,and pursuing a destructive lifestyle that almost killed me,and the changes over years that i made in my thinking and actgions that have led me to now being able to help and give inspiration to others who are alcoholic or have drug issues. i just started it,and will name my story: AMERICAN DREAM TO AMERICAN NIGHTMARE, ONE MAN'S STORY.  i enjoy writers like james patterson, nora roberts,and also loved the chronicles of narnia books, by c.s lewis.