Sober Recovery https://www.soberrecovery.com/images/og-image.gif 619 412 https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/619x412_85/822/DrinkingALoveStory_1-229822.png 5 Most Inspiring Biographies to Read For Those In Recovery By Heather Adams Sober Recovery Expert Author May 19 2017 Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Drinking: A Love StoryCaroline Knapp, an award-winning columnist, takes us along on her journey out of self-deception. Within these pages is an unflinching look into the nature of alcoholism and what it means to be, as Knapp says, a high-functioning alcoholic. But anyone who has struggled with an addiction can relate to the secretive way of living she depicts. She pulls back the curtain to show us the tumult just beneath her polished, professional exterior, with an understanding of how fragile that facade is. Facing the truth head-on was a big part of Knapp’s healing, and what she writes can help others to do the same. - Available on Amazon, $11 Looking for inspiration? These books can help give you a fresh perspective on life after addiction. Treatment Facilities Connections Mental Health Sanctuary at Cherry Hill Lake Ariel Recovery Center Skywood Recovery The Harder They Fall: Celebrities Tell Their Real-Life Stories of Addiction and RecoveryThis collection of extensive interviews with several well-known artists, athletes, comedians and even politicians offers true insights for anyone going through recovery. Gary Stromberg, a former public relations executive, presents a personal introduction for each chapter to give some background information. Then, the celebrities are set free to share their stories. Some entries focus more on the details of the addiction and its effects, whether amusing or tragic. Others, like the one by Paul Williams, give testimony as to how his life gained new purpose through recovery. Taking the time to read each one on its own helps reveal the richness of the lessons learned. - Available on Amazon, $21 The Lost Years: Surviving A Mother and Daughter’s Worst NightmareThis account is unique in that it chronicles not only Kristina Wandzilak’s addiction and recovery, but also the journey of her mother, Constance Curry, out of enabling behavior. Because of its dual focus, this book is a valuable read for both those dealing directly with addiction, and their families. Told through alternating viewpoints, the story unfolds, with Wandzilak’s testimony often sparking the memory of that same time frame in her mother’s mind. Both speak honestly about their own experiences. Wandzilak, founder of Full Circle Intervention, and Curry, have a passion for helping families grow stronger as they travel the road of recovery together. - Available on Amazon, $9 The Heroin Diaries: A Year In The Life Of A Shattered Rock StarNicki Sixx, one of the members of Mötley Crüe, had already been heavily into drugs when he decided to start a diary in December of 1986. His introduction gives us a quick overview of the elements Sixx believes led him into addiction. He also talks about his current life of sobriety and getting true enjoyment again from playing music. Through his diary, and observations from friends and business associates who knew him then, we get a clear sense of the self-destruction that raged in and around him. Ultimately, Sixx learns to accept responsibility for his choices and behaviors, gains wisdom and offers hope for those in recovery. - Available at Amazon, $9 The Big Fix: Hope After HeroinTracey Mitchell’s story was featured in the documentary Black Tar Heroin: The Dark End of The Street, and she currently writes a blog. This 2016 book delves into her recovery after almost a decade of drug abuse. It chronicles her journey, as well as comments on the issues women face in dealing with addiction. Now a wife and mother, Mitchell is constantly aware of the amazing transformation she has gone through. Her straightforward testimony of addiction coupled with her awe and gratitude about where she is today offer her readers reassurance that change can happen, no matter what their situation. - Available at Amazon, $15 Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.