The publication of this anthology includes more than 40 stories of parents, spouses, children and loved ones impacted by alcoholism. These tales of courage, strength and compassion offer insight into the challenges of facing addiction, as well as the shame and isolation experienced by victims of alcoholism.
Alcoholism: A chronic disease that claims the lives of 100,000 Americans annually and impacts society at every level. In Voices of Alcoholism, dozens of writers from all walks of life break the silence that shrouds this disease. Voices of Alcoholism is filled with true stories by alcoholics, their family members and friends, who write with remarkable candor and courage of the experience of alcoholism from the first drink through difficult but lasting recovery.
With an introduction by Joseph Califano, Jr., former Secretary of the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare, and a comprehensive Resources section for those seeking current information on treatment and recovery, Voices of Alcoholism is a heartfelt, emotional and informative volume that affirms the strength of the human spirit.
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Author Donna Veneto, a college senior and author of “Daddy Hyde” in Voices of Alcoholism captures this sentiment, “The Secret was ours to keep and hide from the world. I was terrified that my friends would learn that my father had a drinking problem. (Little did I know that they, and the entire neighborhood, knew as much).”
Grief, from Darkness to Light: A Faith-Based Journey is a transformative guide for anyone seeking comfort, healing, and spiritual renewal after the pain of loss. With compassion and faith as its foundation, this book explores the unique, non-linear j
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