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IWant : my journey from addiction and overconsumption to a simpler, honest life by Jane Velez-Mitchell is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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<P>'This is the story of my ch . . . ch . . . changes, which took me from insanity to clarity, from egocentricity to altruism, from alcoholism to activism. These changes have marked an evolution in what I want from this life. I am what I want. What I seek to consume, possess, and achieve is a mirror that reflects my lusts and cravings, values and priorities, and moral boundaries or lack thereof. I am happy to say that what I want today is much less toxic and self-centered than what I used to want. It's taken decades of selfexamination to peel back the layers and figure out what really makes me happy. And while I'm still searching for my ultimate bliss, I know for sure it's not what I once thought it was. It's not alcohol, cigarettes, money, food, sugar, or status symbols: I've consumed all of those in massive quantities, and they've just made me miserable. Now, I want what can't be tasted, smoked, worn, seen, or counted. It's the opposite of material. As sappy as it might sound, what I want is spiritual.'</P> <P align=right>—From the Introduction</P> <P><STRONG>In iWant, Jane Velez-Mitchell</STRONG> shares her candid and engaging story of the true adventure of her life, a journey o

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Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Jane Velez-Mitchell
Publisher
Health Communications, Incorporated
Published
2010
Language
EN
ISBN
9780757396083
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Literary Fiction, Fiction, Memoir
Rating
3.46 / 5 (126 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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