A Life Half Lived: A True Story of Love, Addiction, Tragedy, and Hope

Written from a parent's point of view, this true account traces the life of Chase Rodgers, a young man who seemed at twenty to have every advantage. Loved by his family, funny and generous, he was also a standout athlete on the football field and drew people to him with his easy charm. The story follows how his life took a dark turn into drug use, and how the choices he made led to a fatal car accident that left those closest to him to face the loss. The book offers a close look at modern drug culture and the damage it can do.