Love and Sobriety
by John Wiley
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Pub Date Oct 01 2014 | Archive Date Dec 31 2014
Description
Written by an alcoholic who has been sober for 43 Years.
The nightmare journey does not end when early sobriety has been reached. The personality characteristics that made John an alcoholic in the first place still remain. That was the discovery of "John Wiley" who remains anonymous to adhere to the traditions of AA. John's true story will shock you, enlighten you, and warm your heart.
John has been confronted with personal and family problems brought about by Jellineck's disease, the disease of alcohol. The myth of alcoholism that its victims are weak-willed, selfish and rarely treatable is dispelled in this sensitive, painful and true story of how a recovered alcoholic struggled to come to grips with this debilitating illness and succeeded.
The victims of Jellineck's disease are often ignored by professionals and as a result, their lives are filled with shame and neglect. The negative and moral implications of this denial are well known and thus help for these victims is inconsistent and often tainted with such hopelessness that change is impossible. I am convinced that recovery for many will not occur until such myths are dispelled.
A Note From the Publisher
keywords: Alcoholism, Addictions, Self-Help, Psychology, Love, Sobriety, Medical, Mental Health, Depression, Suicide, AA
Advance Praise
This is an incredibly honest, poignant story of human courage and perseverance, of light following blackness, of hope conquering despair. We owe a debt of gratitude to John for helping us to understand and to believe that Jellineck's disease can be overcome.
--Margaret C. Kiely,Ph.D - Clinical Psychologist
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| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781937520120 |
| PRICE | $12.95 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Carmen b, Reviewer
This book was NOTHING like I expected. For some reason I thought it would be a clinical study on alcoholism and their loved ones. There is addiction in my family and very close to me. To be honest, I am the family member with addiction issues. Luckily for me I have been able to remain sober for nearly 5 years. But enough about me...
Since I do know so much about the true journey of an addict, I was very excited when I noticed the book is narrated by a man who is in recovery himself.
If you are looking to learn about alcoholism from the perspective of an actual recovering alcoholic I think you will find this book very helpful and fascinating. It is honest, empathetic, and smart.
If you do not believe in AA or God, you may have a hard time relating to this book. I know plenty of people who have gone through recovery without the fellowship of AA because of how heaviliy it leans on a "Higher Power" or God aspect of the steps.. So, if you dont suscribe to the possiblity of a Higher Power you may roll your eyes a lot while reading this true account of"John's" journey through recovery.
Luckily, I am not one of those people. I am rooting for him and I thank him for letting millions of people know they are not alone.
Thank you NetGalley for the copy in exchange for an honest review.
Louise C, Reviewer
Really good book and inspiring if you are in recovery, it's enjoyable and interesting so well worth reading.
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