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    The Fifth Vital
    The Fifth Vital
    The Fifth Vital
    Audiobook7 hours

    The Fifth Vital

    Written by Mike Majlak and Riley J. Ford

    Narrated by Mike Majlak

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    Mike Majlak was a seventeen-year-old from a loving, middle-class family in Milford, Connecticut, when he got caught up in the opioid epidemic that swept the nation. For close to a decade thereafter, his life was a wasteland of darkness and despair. While his peers were graduating from college, buying homes, getting married, having kids, and leading normal lives, Mike was snorting OxyContin, climbing out of cars at gunpoint, and burying his childhood friends. Unable to escape the noose of addiction, he eventually lost the trust and support of everyone who had ever loved him. Alone, with nothing but drugs to keep him company, darkness closed in, and the light inside him—the last flicker of hope—began to dim. His dreams, potential, and future were all being devoured by a relentless addiction too powerful to fight. Despair filled him as he realized he wasn’t going to survive.


    Somehow, he did…


    HE NOT ONLY SURVIVED,


    HE THRIVED.


     Now he’s a social media personality with millions of followers, and an entrepreneur, marketer, podcaster, YouTuber, and author who hopes to use his voice to shine a light for those whose own lights have grown dim.


    This is his story.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMike Majlak and Riley J. Ford
    Release dateJul 5, 2020
    ISBN9781662247804
    Author

    Mike Majlak

    Mike Majlak is an American YouTuber, social media personality, photographer, author, and blogger. He is the co-host of the popular Impaulsive podcast with Logan Paul. His memoir, The Fifth Vital made the USA Today bestsellers list the first week of release. His thoughful commentary on drug addiction, recovery, and the human condition has changed millions of lives around the world.

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    • 5/5
      Very inspiring story. Best audiobook I've listened to in a while

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Incredible story. Inspiring and if you’re struggling with anything in your life and need a push to continue just a single day more, read this. And remember, over everything. Focus on the Good stuff.

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    • 5/5
      This was by far the most real and true story about how addiction can start so early on usually when I listen to autobiographies I get bored when it goes to the end. This kept you going the whole time this man’s story is truly inspirational and it’s amazing to see what he has done with his life. I’m only a few years younger and I understand exactly what he was talking about in high school as I came from a small town on the coast of New England as well
    • 5/5
      I’m not an addict or anything, but I do have depression and struggle with the ups and downs that come with it. I found you on the IMPAULSIVE podcast which stumbled upon while listening to others, and found you and your story very intriguing. I love this story about you and God Bless you finding yourself. I am going to use your advice to help myself and will continue to help others. Thanks Mike.
    • 5/5
      I’m a incoming 9th grade Freshmen and this book is a 9th grade reading level but it’s a little much for me I would recommend this book for 10th to 11th grade + it could be that I’m not good with blood and hearing about these stories. But other then that this book is amazing, the whole story definitely worth 5 stars.
    • 5/5
      From addiction to redemption told in a first person view then to follow it up at the end with the steps to take for the listener who needs it this book is just simply amazing for anyone struggling with anything . Thank you so much Mike. Your vulnerability has impacted the world and gives people true hope. Congratulations on all your success but more importantly congratulations on your sobriety. Keep going
    • 5/5
      I ts not q long book but it's got serious power for the struggling addict sone amazing success story Mike has been so far great job
    • 5/5
      The absolute best. The number one thing I have ever recommended.
    • 5/5
      One of the most wholesome books you'll ever come across. Much love
    • 5/5
      Mike my man, congrats and cant wait to dive deep in this bitch, big ups brother ??
    • 5/5
      My son is going through this battle it is like a war zone. I check my phone all night never knowing and yet knowing where he is. We his family misses our son, grandson, brother and uncle. Thank you Mike for sharing your story. I read the book in one day and then waited for the audio so I could hear the passion in your voice I am forever grateful. I am a “mom” waiting and constantly ??