In this new part memoir, part self-help book, Darryl Duke invites readers along on his personal journey from fear to belief in himself.

Darryl experienced a lot of uncertainty as a child and used his imagination to escape the fears he felt. As he grew into a shy and insecure teenager, he often acted out in vain and pretentious behaviors as a way to overlook his fears and feel better about himself-something he would continue to do into his adulthood.

He would also find that alcohol made him feel better about himself. And although he didn't drink every day, it would...