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Saving Bobby
Heroes and Heroin in One Small Community
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Pub Date
May 01 2018
| Archive Date
Apr 30 2018
Description
Encouraging. Inspiring. Uplifting.
When Renee Hodges invited her nephew, Bobby, to come stay with her for a few weeks so he could visit a doctor about his back pain, she knew he was recovering from an addiction to prescription painkillers. She believed that if he could address his back problems, he would have a better chance of staying clean—but she had no idea what a roller coaster ride she was getting on.
Unlike other books about addiction, Saving Bobby begins after rehab is over. Told in part through journal entries, e-mails, and personal recollections, this raw, honest, deeply moving memoir—begun to keep the family accountable—describes the sixteen months that Hodges, her husband, and their community struggled alongside Bobby as he attempted to successfully re-enter the day-to-day world. Using a holistic and open approach, the shame and stigma associated with addiction was lessened—and ultimately, Bobby learned he had to save himself.
A gripping and heartrending story of survival, Saving Bobby is an essential, timely read for those concerned about America’s most pressing epidemic.
Encouraging. Inspiring. Uplifting.
When Renee Hodges invited her nephew, Bobby, to come stay with her for a few weeks so he could visit a doctor about his back pain, she knew he was recovering from an...
Description
Encouraging. Inspiring. Uplifting.
When Renee Hodges invited her nephew, Bobby, to come stay with her for a few weeks so he could visit a doctor about his back pain, she knew he was recovering from an addiction to prescription painkillers. She believed that if he could address his back problems, he would have a better chance of staying clean—but she had no idea what a roller coaster ride she was getting on.
Unlike other books about addiction, Saving Bobby begins after rehab is over. Told in part through journal entries, e-mails, and personal recollections, this raw, honest, deeply moving memoir—begun to keep the family accountable—describes the sixteen months that Hodges, her husband, and their community struggled alongside Bobby as he attempted to successfully re-enter the day-to-day world. Using a holistic and open approach, the shame and stigma associated with addiction was lessened—and ultimately, Bobby learned he had to save himself.
A gripping and heartrending story of survival, Saving Bobby is an essential, timely read for those concerned about America’s most pressing epidemic.
A Note From the Publisher
Although her Louisiana roots run deep, RENÉE HODGES and her husband have called North Carolina home for the past thirty years. Hodges has worked as a campaign manager for a candidate for the Texas State House of Representatives (she won); front deskperson at a ski resort; and volunteer recruiter and registration head during a presidential campaign in New York City. She also co-wrote and self-published the Best Kept Secrets series of guides in the 1980’s. Settling into motherhood and raising a family has been her most satisfying work however, and today she is a wife, mother of three, writer, investor, community volunteer, and avid tennis player.
Although her Louisiana roots run deep, RENÉE HODGES and her husband have called North Carolina home for the past thirty years. Hodges has worked as a campaign manager for a candidate for the Texas...
A Note From the Publisher
Although her Louisiana roots run deep, RENÉE HODGES and her husband have called North Carolina home for the past thirty years. Hodges has worked as a campaign manager for a candidate for the Texas State House of Representatives (she won); front deskperson at a ski resort; and volunteer recruiter and registration head during a presidential campaign in New York City. She also co-wrote and self-published the Best Kept Secrets series of guides in the 1980’s. Settling into motherhood and raising a family has been her most satisfying work however, and today she is a wife, mother of three, writer, investor, community volunteer, and avid tennis player.
Advance Praise
“…strikingly
personal and lyrically told…. engrossing….A heartfelt, inspiring, and deeply
moving chronology of substance abuse and enduring, unconditional familial
love.”—Kirkus Reviews
“As an
orthopaedic surgeon, I can say that we have faced the Perfect Storm in
unwittingly facilitating opioid addiction in our patients . . .This has created an
environment where the downstream catastrophe of opioid addiction has not been
prioritized or even really thought much about. Renee Hodges has now given us a
very loud, clear wakeup call that we must heed . . .One has to
ponder the tremendous good fortune and massive effort required to shepherd
Bobby through the process of recovery.”—Claude
T. Moorman, III, MD, Executive Director, Duke Sports Sciences Institute and
Head Team Physician, Duke Athletics
“…strikingly
personal and lyrically told…. engrossing….A heartfelt, inspiring, and deeply
moving chronology of substance abuse and enduring, unconditional familial
love.”—Kirkus Reviews
“As an...
Advance Praise
“…strikingly
personal and lyrically told…. engrossing….A heartfelt, inspiring, and deeply
moving chronology of substance abuse and enduring, unconditional familial
love.”—Kirkus Reviews
“As an
orthopaedic surgeon, I can say that we have faced the Perfect Storm in
unwittingly facilitating opioid addiction in our patients . . .This has created an
environment where the downstream catastrophe of opioid addiction has not been
prioritized or even really thought much about. Renee Hodges has now given us a
very loud, clear wakeup call that we must heed . . .One has to
ponder the tremendous good fortune and massive effort required to shepherd
Bobby through the process of recovery.”—Claude
T. Moorman, III, MD, Executive Director, Duke Sports Sciences Institute and
Head Team Physician, Duke Athletics
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Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9781631523755 |
| PRICE |
$16.95 (USD)
|
Average rating from 3 members
Featured Reviews
Lauren S, Reviewer
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What a great read!! I couldn’t put it down. I found myself cheering for Bobby instantly. The author does a great job of making the reader feel a part of the story - at times, my stomach churned with nerves while other sections had me rooting for Bobby as if he was a close friend. What a great read!
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No matter how hard one tries to help a addict, it is almost an impossible task until the addict figures out as way to help himself. The author thought she would be able to help her nephew overcome his addition to heroin and god knows w hat else, but it proved to be a trial like no other. Eventually her nephew figured a way to live a better life, but not before his aunt and uncle were stressed to the max. I admire the author for the task she undertook - I don't believe it is one I could do.
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Marie A, Reviewer
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I received this book for an honest review by Net Galley. I cried reading this book but as hard as it was to read, it was full of hope. . It is a book that makes you think. The opioid crisis is real and addiction is real. I am a nurse who has seen narcotics given out like candy, but in the past couple of years, I have also seen a decrease in doctors prescribing them. Maybe it's due to the new laws, but something had to give. Bobby is an inspiration to everyone whose been an addict or have been affected by it. A supportive family is a gift, but not everyone can deal with the problems that come with addiction. Bobby's family was a gift but so was he. . I would recommend this book to anyone dealing with this problem or others There is help out there.
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Lauren S, Reviewer
5 stars
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What a great read!! I couldn’t put it down. I found myself cheering for Bobby instantly. The author does a great job of making the reader feel a part of the story - at times, my stomach churned with nerves while other sections had me rooting for Bobby as if he was a close friend. What a great read!
5 stars
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Librarian 24589
5 stars
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No matter how hard one tries to help a addict, it is almost an impossible task until the addict figures out as way to help himself. The author thought she would be able to help her nephew overcome his addition to heroin and god knows w hat else, but it proved to be a trial like no other. Eventually her nephew figured a way to live a better life, but not before his aunt and uncle were stressed to the max. I admire the author for the task she undertook - I don't believe it is one I could do.
5 stars
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Marie A, Reviewer
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I received this book for an honest review by Net Galley. I cried reading this book but as hard as it was to read, it was full of hope. . It is a book that makes you think. The opioid crisis is real and addiction is real. I am a nurse who has seen narcotics given out like candy, but in the past couple of years, I have also seen a decrease in doctors prescribing them. Maybe it's due to the new laws, but something had to give. Bobby is an inspiration to everyone whose been an addict or have been affected by it. A supportive family is a gift, but not everyone can deal with the problems that come with addiction. Bobby's family was a gift but so was he. . I would recommend this book to anyone dealing with this problem or others There is help out there.
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