Johann Hari's book is the perfect antidote to the war on drugs, one of the most under-discussed moral injustices of our time. It combines rigorous research and deeply human story-telling. It will prompt an urgently needed debate. Glenn Greenwald A terrific book. Bill Maher An absolutely stunning book. It will blow people away. Elton John Superb journalism and thrilling story-telling. Naomi Klein Wonderful. I couldn't put it down. Noam Chomsky An astounding book . . . You have to read it. Amy Goodman, host of DEMOCRACY NOW! This book is as intoxicatingly thrilling as crack, without destroying your teeth. It will change the drug debate forever. Russell Brand Amazing and bracing and smart. It's really revolutionary. Dan Savage Incredibly insightful and provocative. B.J. Novak, writer for THE OFFICE Check out Johann Hari's extraordinary new book "Chasing the Scream," one of the best books I've ever read about the world of drugs. Toure, MSNBC Breath-taking . . . A powerful contribution to an urgent debate. John Harris, "The Guardian" A riveting book. "San Francisco Chronicle" "Chasing the Scream" vividly paints the war on drugs as the century-long bad LSD trip that it is; in doing so it sticks a big nail in its coffin. Ioan Grillo, author of EL NARCO This book is an entertainment, a great character study, and page-turning story-telling all rolled into one very sophisticated and compelling cry for social justice. Stephen Downing, former deputy chief, LAPD Johann Hari has written a drug policy reform book like no other. Many have studied, or conducted, the science surrounding the manifold ills of drug prohibition. But Hari puts it all into riveting story form, and humanizes it . . . "Chasing the Scream" is beautifully wrought: lively, humorous, and poignant. And, it's a compelling case for why the drug war must end, yesterday. Norman Stamper, former chief of the Seattle Police Hari has made a stimulating hybrid of a book--simultaneously a readable history of the war on drugs and a powerful case for radical reform. "Publishers Weekly" A compassionate and humane argument to overturn draconian drug policies. "Kirkus Reviews""

Johann Hari was a columnist for the "Independent "in London for nine years and was twice named Newspaper Journalist of the Year by Amnesty International UK. He has written for the "New York Times," the "Los Angeles Times," the "Guardian," "Le Monde," "Slate," the "New Republic," and the "Nation." He has also been awarded the Comment Award for Cultural Commentator of the Year by Editorial Intelligence, and has been named Journalist of the Year by Stonewall. Hari lives in London.chasingthescream.com@johannhari101