‘Many of us can feel trapped and in prison, that life is not worth living and that there are parts of us which we find hard to accept’ says John Pridmore, former London gangster and international speaker. He explores why so many of us sense there is something missing from our lives and why feelings of fulfilment and happiness are so short lived. Drawing on his own experiences and those of the men and women he has encountered on his travels, whose lives and ideas have shaped our modern culture and society, he discusses issues such as the nature of love, sexuality, spirituality and forgiveness. He looks deeply at the wounds many of us carry and how we can find peace, healing and a sense of real freedom. This is a book that can show you how to accept yourself, have richer personal relationships 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 20 countries with his dynamic and powerful talks and seminars. He is regularly featured on television, radio and various media shows throughout the world and his life story From Gangland to Promised Land has become an international best seller.