The Illusion of Hopelessness was inspired by Craig Trowhill, who lived the "street experience" - gangs, drugs, and violence. After discovering Martial Arts and Coaching, he turned his life around to be of service, working with youth caught in the juvenile court system in Toronto, Canada. Craig had a dream of publishing a book that would send a message to youth: "If I can turn my life around, so can you " What Craig learned from his own and his young clients' experiences is that when youth have a safe environment, they can learn to discover their unique talents, believe in their own abilities,...