From Junkie to Judge
One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction
by Mary Beth O'Connor
Narrated by Nikki Zakocs
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Pub Date Jan 24 2023 | Archive Date Jan 24 2023
HighBridge Audio | Highbridge Audio
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Description
Searing, unsettling, and ultimately triumphant, Judge O'Connor's debut memoir takes listeners on a wild ride through the rock-bottom underbelly of intravenous drug addiction to the hallowed halls of justice, where she rose to the pinnacle of success as a federal judge.
With wit and unabashed honesty, O'Connor shares her remarkable three-phase journey: the abuse and trauma that drove her to teenage drug use, the chaos that ensued from her addiction, and how she developed a personalized secular recovery plan that led to twenty-nine years of sobriety. Her story proves any addict can recover and anyone can build a productive and happy life, no matter how low the bottom or how deep the pain.
Advance Praise
“From Junkie to Judge is an essential addition to addiction and recovery literature. Mary Beth’s remarkable and gripping story smashes stereotypes about professionals and drug use. An avowed atheist, she also gives hope to those who've been told recovery requires faith.” —Lisa F. Smith, author of Girl Walks Out of a Bar: A Memoir and co-host of Recovery Rocks podcast
"This is a sad but ultimately uplifting story. Recommended."—Library Journal
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format, Unabridged |
| ISBN | 9781696610841 |
| PRICE | $25.99 (USD) |
| DURATION | 9 Hours, 11 Minutes |
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