Publisher's Synopsis
A THOUSAND COUCHES OR DO YOU REALLY WANT TO BE IN THE MOVIES? chronicles the journey in faith of Ian Merrick; from birth in war torn London, during the second world war, with bombs dropping all around, to the heights of personal success in Hollywood, as a film maker, deal maker, entrepreneur and risk taker. Through incredible ups and downs, immense highs and lows, including, loves, sacrifices, betrayals, daring adventures, and career moves, a simple but gifted boy, without education or privilege, makes his way too; and above all, the ultimate success of self empowerment, the book its self and his movie "The Garden of Angels." From London to New York to Paris and the South of France to L.A. this modern day "On the Road" Kerouac; writer, producer, director, entrepreneur, spiritualist, world champion sky diver and acrobatic pilot, Ian Merrick, keeps you on the edge of your seat with unbelievable true life stories, much taking place in sunny Hollywood, California. What's different about this memoir though, is throughout the author's story, is threaded, a series of incredible spiritual epiphany's and miracles, that guide the author through life threatening events and impossible circumstances, to an eventual overcoming and safe harbor. It will make you laugh and make you cry. Some incidents you will just not believe, but all in all, it is not just another diary, it is a testament to a extraordinary life's travel, that unfolds with great humor and self enfacement and will, most of all, give you hope that you can overcome anything with faith, and succeed.
