From military veterans and young mothers to a Christian minister and a former probation officer, the 100 Americans profiled in Cannabis Saved My Life have starkly different backgrounds. They span all ages and political persuasions and hail from every corner of the country, some from states where marijuana prohibition is alive and well, and some from greener safer pastures like Oregon and California. What they have in common are powerful and moving stories of unbelievable suffering and courageous resilience. They turned to a controversial but age-old plant. The ways in which this medicine helped them vary as much as their make-ups, but they share the experience of having had their lives become livable once again. For some, this means living life as a criminal or fleeing their home states for one where they can medicate with peace of mind. Your heart will break for them, your eyes will open because of them, and, ultimately, you will be uplifted and inspired by their stories.