Six Dimes and a NickelNational Bestseller From a life sentence to a global inspiration, Six Dimes and a Nickel introduces the principles and stories that allowed Damon West to rewrite his narrative and become one of the greatest underdog triumphs of all time. Damon West was a promising college athlete and Division 1 starting quarterback when a career ending injury incited his struggle with drug abuse. Once he was introduced to methamphetamines, he became instantly hooked.