"Choosing Life" follows Joe Akers through his first and second chances at living. His first was dedicated to the pursuit of the party. When he is told the party will soon be over he decides to clean up his act. He discovers a strange joy he didn't expect in a sober lifestyle despite the constant pain from illness and his longing to satisfy his addiction. Josh Turner is young and abused. At every turn he has enemies waiting a turn to take a swipe at him. He hates life and is on a one way path to utter self destruction. He finds himself in a coma due to a violent attack. He welcomes his end. Joe stalls the inevitable for a short while, but ultimately loses his battle with illness. To his surprise he actually wakes up from his death bed to find he has exchanged places with young Josh. Now young again he's confused on whether he has been given a blessing or has been cursed. He finds Josh's life a nightmare of fear and chaos. To make matters worse his addictions are constantly at the forefront of his mind.