The Prospector: My Journey through Meth Addiction to Recovery and True Treasure

What started out as childhood trauma and a yearning to be accepted . . . Ended in isolation, crime, and life on the streets. In The Prospector, Scott Birt searches for healing in all the wrong places. As he hunts for material "treasure" in a desperate attempt to alleviate the intense pain and anxiety brought on by the past and his poor choices, Scott's harrowing search takes him to the medicine cabinet, the bottle, needles, and finally into the abandoned mines of Utah for gold. Tragically, he rejects any form of true treasure—failing to grasp his worth or the genuine love and support of others. After failed relationships, multiple jail stints, repeated job loss, and, ultimately, life on the streets, Scott realizes addiction isn't something he can outrun. He's forced to live with the consequences as it slowly robs him of everything he holds dear. In despair and sinking into psychosis, Scott's obsessive, desperate, and deadly search ultimately leads him to the brink of destruction. Fans of Sarah Hepola's Blackout and Carrie Fisher's Wishful Drinking will love this soul-searching recounting that doesn't flinch at the truth. If you struggle to see the treasure buried in life's greatest hardships, The Prospector will uncover a new perspective of hope. Read it today!