‘a diary of our times, a must read for anyone who has a question about who they are’ ‘hard hitting, thought provoking, sad and funny – I lost weight just reading it!’ ‘every man should read this book – every woman should read it then give it to a man they love!’ ‘a personal journey that begins in Florida, USA and then takes us to very surprising places within ourselves’ ‘read if you’re serious about losing weight and read if you want to know why you (or anyone else) find it so difficult to lose weight!’ ‘the messages for every day of this diary may give you cause to think and help you reflect on your own life – it raises important questions about humanity, peace and war within ourselves and with others’ This is an extraordinary journey where Mike Wash is very open about his personal life. In doing so, he challenges himself to become healthy in mind, body and spirit. He uses his quest to lose weight as a vehicle to reflect on his life and, in doing so, challenges our thinking in the way we see others and events around us. Written in 2005, it brings to life world events around that time from terrorism to major disasters, and therefore a snapshot of history and a personal view of that period becomes a valuable record of our time. The Journey of Happiness parable and the Wheel of Happiness are useful tools to help us all remember the ingredients of a happy, fulfilling life.