Live a Little Better: One Man's Journey of Survival, Sobriety, and Success - Hardcover

by John Beyer (Author), Glenn Plaskin (With)

In Live a Little Better, John Beyer shares his extraordinary journey from a troubled childhood and struggles with addiction to becoming a successful entrepreneur and devoted parent, offering an inspiring story of perseverance, transformation, and hope.

"When you pack up all your personal belongings and move to a new place, you're not just changing locations. You're changing yourself." - John Beyer

John Beyer is the founder and owner of Men on the Move, one of the East Coast's premier moving and self-storage companies. While although John's journey to the top of the moving game has brought him incredible success, the ride up was a bumpy one. From the dark stairwells of LeFrak City, to the Manhattan discos of 1970s, to the dive bars of Long Island and the truck cabs of a man on the move, Beyer's highs and lows have been as extreme as the personality that got him in and out of trouble along the way.

Live a Little Better is the story of a talented kid in an alcoholic household, an alcoholic young adult himself turned entrepreneur, a recovering addict whose life was saved by AA, and the devoted parent of a child with special needs. Above all, it is a story of perseverance, discernment, and transformation.

If you have a child with special needs or have ever struggled with addiction, directly or indirectly, Live a Little Better speaks to you as a peer. Beyer will make you believe in success against the odds, in hope in the face of adversity, in rising above a broken home. You never know what crisis will teach you. No matter your circumstances or mistakes, John Beyer's incredible life is proof that you too have every chance to live a little better.

All proceeds from the book go to Spectrum Designs Long Island, Port Washington, New York.

Author Biography

John Beyer is the founder and president of Men on the Move, a top moving and self-storage company on the East Coast, and a dedicated advocate for autism awareness and support. Starting his career with a single ad in 1985, Beyer grew Men on the Move into an industry leader. Alongside his professional success, John has been deeply committed to autism-related causes, serving as Chairman of the Long Island Chapter of Autism Speaks, Founding board member of Spectrum Designs Foundation, and a founding member of the David Center. He has championed autism awareness through various efforts, even using his company vehicles to spread vital information and donating services to various autism organizations. As the father of a child with special needs, John brings a personal dedication to his advocacy work. His story of resilience and transformation, from childhood trauma and neglect to his struggles with addiction to his recovery and success in business, inspires countless others to live a better life.

Celebrity Interviewer and columnist Glenn Plaskin is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-five books, specializing in memoir, business, self-help, leadership, and inspiration.