Sober Spring: One Family's Battle With Addiction
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (834 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0806625392 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 166 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A book of many talents" according to Rob Castillo. I first read this book about 20 or 25 years ago when I was a student at College of DuPage. I thought back then it was a great book. Now, many years later, as a Professor at Aurora University, not only do I use this book, but I will often incorporate many of Dr. Bollendorfs' books as well. These books tell an intriguing and entertaining story while teaching us many lessons at the same time. As a therapist, I always keep a few extra copies on hand and will often give them to clients when they have a loved on dealing with an addiction. This book and the others are not only a quick and entertaining read, they al. Honest and touching - funny and sad and inspiring. A Customer Molly Brandt is determined to change things for herself and her family. With the support of her only real friend, and the guidance of a counselor, she finds the courage and determination to confront her husband's drinking. Her story is simply told and deeply moving -- I highly recommend it to anyone contemplating an Intervention with a loved one.. Deeply moving and true to life m.gizewski This is a deeply compelling and moving story about the Brandt family, and their struggle with an alcoholic patriarch. It only touches on the troubling and often complicated relationships within an addicted family, as well as the struggles that are faced when a loved one begins looking for help. Written by an addiction professional and educator, Mr. Bollendorf has done a fantastic job of illustrating the complexities of addiction. The writing is thoughtful and distinct. This makes for a fantastic story for anybody. As an addiction professional (and former student of Mr. Bollendorf's) I can attest to the accur
Also included in the book are guidelines for how recovery can happen within the family with articles from Rob Castillo, Kimberly Groll, Frank Salvatini, and Rob Bollendorf.. Sober Spring tells the story of a family's struggle with the pain and uncertainties of alcoholism and also the hope and joy of recovery. The book tells the story of what can happen when the members of the family, sometimes even starting with the youngest members, are willing to confront the truth in spite of fear