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I Forgot to Die

By: Khalil Rafati
Narrated by: Khalil Rafati
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Khalil Rafati went to Los Angeles in the 1990s and had it all. He was working with Hollywood movie stars and legendary rock musicians, but it wasn't long before he found his way into the dark underbelly of the City of Angels.

When he hit rock bottom - addicted to heroin and cocaine, overtaken by paranoia and psychosis, written off by his friends and family - he grabbed a shovel and kept digging. At 33, Khalil was 109 pounds, a convicted felon, high school dropout, and homeless junkie living on the infamous Skid Row in downtown L.A.

So how does someone with nothing, who feels like they deserve nothing, and who just wants to end it all turn their life around?

I Forgot to Die is an incredible true story of pain, suffering, addiction, and redemption - and how one man ultimately conquered his demons and wrote himself a new life story.

©2015 Khalil Rafati (P)2017 Tantor Inspiring Addiction Memoirs
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A great book to read with a good couple of pointers on how to overcome such things.

A good quick read !

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An incredible insight into Khalil’s life
and his experiences, and against all odds how he came through it and is now a beacon of light for others !!

So inspirational!!

Narration by author and was excellent. Such a profound and moving memoir.

Brilliant

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Raw, honest and inspiring. Do yourself a favour and read it today. I love when an audio is read by the author, you feel their experience through their voice.

This is the best read I've experienced all year.

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Khalil...I have just shared this book to my son...Hoping he will read/listen to...I, as a parent, am grateful you had the courage to put pen to paper in such an honest account of your life... but also acknowledging the wisdom you have gained through a life that I can never ever feel the depths of the pain you have suffered. Equally your acknowledgement and the understanding (upon reflection) of your mum doing the best she could at that time...what a journey life can be for everyone. I believe you never know what someone is truly going through unless you have walked in their shoes. Having said that people talking about their life experiences creates a better understanding and awareness of addiction and self worth...you, Khal Rafati have captured that for me. I am so grateful and thankful you took the time to write this book 💚

Exceptional

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Incredible story with amazing narration. I was hooked and finished the book in less than a week.

What a wild ride

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Could not stop listening to this, What an incredible story. I have followed Khalil for a long time and knew he’d gone through addiction but I had no idea of the depths in which he had pulled himself out of. So so inspiring.

ENTHRALLING

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Unforgettable story of trauma, addiction and ultimate redemption. The author takes you along a journey of painful self-discovery that is an astonishing triumph of the human spirit. Great book, totally riveting and absorbing.

Unforgettable

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Amazing .. I enjoyed this book and found it so inspiring , Thankyou for telling your story. This will give hope to many

Riveting

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This man's story is unbelievable. He truly has been to the depths of hell and has managed to survive to tell the tale.

A troubled past

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great read, couldn't stop listening.
love the honesty and beautifully read.
definitly worth reading. thank you

had my attention from start to finish

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