Never Give in to Fear

Never Give in to Fear:Laughing All the Way Up from Rock Bottom, is a darkly funny, dramatic memoir. It describes the true story of an emerging standup comic’s drug-fueled descent into the underworld, escape from human traffickers, homelessness, and ultimate redemption.

With brutal honesty, humor, and clarity, the author vividly describes her experiences as she rides her downward spiral: a near-miss with a notorious serial killer, a series of tragically hilarious misadventures in the California drug world, and a terrifying account of imprisonment at the hands of Japanese organized crime, to name a few.

In an energetic, upbeat, and insightful style, the author brings alive a host of quirky characters, anti-heroes, and bungling criminals. This revised and re-edited version contains three additional chapters that introduce readers to enthralling adventures, insights into standup comedy, resilience and recovery, and delivers an inspiring message about healing, hope, and the courage to change.