{"product_id":"risk-true-stories-people-never-thought-theyd-dare-to-share-paperback","title":"Risk!: True Stories People Never Thought They'd Dare to Share - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKevin Allison\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \"fascinating\" (\u003ci\u003eMetroSource\u003c\/i\u003e) collection of uncensored, confessional, and at times outrageously funny essays about coming of age, coming out, and the wildest experiences that define us.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Collecting the most celebrated stories from the hit podcast \u003ci\u003eRISK!\u003c\/i\u003e, along with all-new true tales about explosive secrets and off-the-wall adventures, this book paints a spellbinding portrait of the transformational moments we experience in life but rarely talk about. No topics are off-limits in \u003ci\u003eRISK!\u003c\/i\u003e, no memories too revealing to share. From accidentally harboring a teen fugitive to being poisoned while tripping on LSD in the Mayan ruins, these stories transport readers into uncharted territory and show how your life can change when you take an extraordinary leap. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In these jaw-dropping stories, edited and introduced by \u003ci\u003eRISK!\u003c\/i\u003e host Kevin Allison, writers reveal how they pushed drugs for a Mexican cartel only to end up kidnapped and nearly killed, how they joined a terrifying male-empowerment cult and fought desperately for a way out, how they struggled with pregnancy complications and found a hero where they least expected it, and so much more. A lifelong construction worker shares the intimate details of transitioning to being a woman, a bestselling author discusses how he assumed the identity of his babysitter online in a social experiment gone awry, and a beloved comedian discusses how a blow job from a prostitute changed his life. By turns cautionary and inspiring, \u003ci\u003eRISK! \u003c\/i\u003epresents an extraordinary panorama of the breadth of human experience and a stunning tribute to the power of the truth to set us free.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith his writing and acting work on MTV's legendary sketch comedy series, \u003ci\u003eThe State\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as on \u003ci\u003eReno 911!, High Maintenance, Blue Man Group\u003c\/i\u003e and more, Kevin Allison has created all kinds of stories. In 2009, he launched RISK!, the live show and podcast where people tell true stories they never thought they'd dare to share, which is downloaded over 2.5 million times per month. Allison is also the founder of The Story Studio in New York, where he has taught the art of storytelling to bestselling authors, well-known comedians, and executives from a range of fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 17, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52494197293363,"sku":"9780316478281","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/A81pXZ2dTq9780316478281.webp?v=1759974890","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/risk-true-stories-people-never-thought-theyd-dare-to-share-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}