''Futureproof'' is a 2006

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N. Frank Daniels. It is a semi- autobiographical tale of the

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's troubled childhood and subsequent descent into

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and alcohol addiction. Daniels started on the novel in 2003, and it took him almost two years to write. The publication of the novel was initially frustrated by the traditional

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community, requiring Daniels to develop interest in the work on

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first. The book received a generally positive reception, being reviewed by publications including ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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''.

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