Relapse
by Jake Anderson
An extraordinary true story of addiction, loss, survival, and second chances.
Before he became a captain on the Bering Sea, Jake Anderson had to fight his way back from rock bottom.
Millions know Jake Anderson as the fearless, hardworking captain from Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch. But long before he battled towering waves and unforgiving storms, Jake was fighting a far more personal battle—one that nearly cost him everything.
In his deeply personal autobiography, Relapse, Jake takes readers beyond the television cameras and into the darkest chapters of his life.
Once a promising young skateboarder with dreams of turning professional, Jake watched his future unravel as injuries, addiction, and homelessness took hold. Just as he began fighting his way toward recovery, life dealt him more devastating blows, including the heartbreaking losses of his sister, his father, and one of his mentors, Captain Phil Harris.
But Jake refused to let tragedy define the rest of his story.
With remarkable honesty and vulnerability, Relapse chronicles his journey through addiction, grief, setbacks, and the difficult road to rebuilding his life. It is a story of mistakes made, lessons learned, and the extraordinary strength it takes to keep moving forward when everything seems lost.
More than a story about addiction, Relapse is a testament to the power of perseverance, redemption, and the belief that no matter how far you fall, you can always find a way to rise again.
Raw, moving, and ultimately inspiring, Jake's story reminds us that life's greatest battles aren't always fought at sea—and that sometimes, the hardest person to save is yourself.
Discover the story behind the captain. Read Relapse.