Cooked in LA

In his candid autobiography, Paul Cook reveals his tumultuous journey through anxiety and depression, which drove him to a perilous dependence on drugs and alcohol. Despite his seemingly perfect life in radio, including a loving family and notable connections with celebrities like Hunter S. Thompson and Sean Penn, he ultimately confronts his struggles when a severe ketamine overdose nearly ends his life. With a blend of wry humor and deep insight, Cook shares his quest for mental health and the often dangerous choices that accompany mental illness.