The book "Recovery: Freedom from Addictions," written by a celebrity who has battled addictions to heroin, alcohol, sex, fame, food, and eBay, will assist addicts and their loved ones in taking the first steps toward recovery. Russell Brand is a comedian and actor. In this book, he talks about his crazy past and the things he has learned about life in the 14 years he has been addiction-free. The full range of addictions, including those to drugs, alcohol, caffeine, and sugar, as well as those to work, stress, toxic relationships, social media, and fame, are all addressed by Brand. Brand knows that addiction can show up in many different ways and that it takes work every day to stay sober, sane, and free from addiction. "This manual for self-realization comes not from a mountain but from the mud... My qualification is not that I am better than you, but that I am worse." (Russell Brand)