"Long Way Off" is an intimate and at times startling view into the journey of being human. In this deeply personal story, the author reveals her struggles with alcoholism, addiction, eating disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Mental illness and addiction can oftentimes present a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. Vanessa's story reminds readers that there is a path to healing and survival. No matter how bleak it seems, there is hope. Vanessa starts her journey in the ritzy New York suburb of Westchester only to wind up homeless. No amount of Ivy League education can save her. This is a story for people who want an insider's view of resurrection out of chaos.