One Dope's Hit Up, Lit Up, Head Changed Up Life: The First Installment : Booklocker.com : 9781626468382 : 1626468389 : 15 Feb 2014 : A few things Joshua Kresse's transformative upbeat memoir describes are his boyhood, drug use, time in a juvenile detention center (juvie), residential youth ranch experience, partying at college, and religious transformation. Joshua's book is different than most "self-help" books, and he explains why in his book. Joshua's book is for teens, parents, and anyone who needs and/or wants to transform themselves and their life, but it's also for people who have already transformed and could use an inspirational story to help them continue fighting the good fight. Joshua's book gives a positive new take on the youth ranch industry. Even though Joshua is on the same side of the barbed wire fence as Mount Carmel Youth Ranch (MTCYR), he doesn't suck up to 'em. In his book, he discloses how he actually feels about MTCYR staff members. He doesn't sugar coat! Joshua