"This book will challenge you, inspire you, and maybe even save your life.

Ben's wit cuts through the darkness, his vulnerability hits you in the gut, and his resilience will leave you questioning what you're truly capable of."

— Joe Chura, Serial Entrepreneur, Podcast Host of Not Almost There

"Deconstructed is a wild ride. Ben went from being a celebrity hairdresser to completely burning his life down, then rebuilding it from scratch ...

If you're stuck or looking to make a major change in your life, this book will give you the inspiration you need to recreate yourself."

— Scotty Kummer, Podcast Host of Ten Junk Miles

"Achingly human ... A companion for anyone who's ever tried to patch themselves and their messy lives back together."

— Amanda Stump

"Anything but ordinary."

— Frederico Calabrese

"Reading Ben's book might be the closest I've ever gotten to listening to punk rock music-and actually enjoying it."

— Kathy Postma

"This book captures the kind of transformation that comes from deep internal awareness, the kind that leads to real happiness and lasting impact."

— Corey Gray, Podcast Host, Your Day Off by Hairdustry

"Ben's candid reflections on addiction, failure, and mental health are essential reading for anyone who has ever faced their own darkness.

That's all of us. His story is inspiring, flawed, hilarious, painful, fearless and ultimately, deeply human. Through it all, Ben stays true to himself brutally honest, self-deprecating, and unwavering in his pursuit of healing and purpose."

— Dave Schoon, President, Midwest Refrigeration