Story of my life – middle class family, Bradford GS education, off the rails at age 17, ending up in Detention Centre, Prison, before took back control and re-built personal situation and career with eventual success in both aspects. The book focuses on what happened, some reasons why it might have happened and some analysis of what changed to help me get back on track. It includes thoughts on what lessons the “case history” might have for young people in similar situations, their parents and others who are paid to support them