Q & A: Alcoholism and Sobriety
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About the Book
"Jane S. offers us an invaluable gift in the words and wisdom that fill this book. Based on more than thirty-six years of personal recovery and service work, the lessons contained here reveal how a courageous woman, through Alcoholics Anonymous and the help of a gifted physician, found long-term solutions to the problems of alcoholism and manic-depressive illness. This engaging guidebook to recovery is highly recommended."
William White, author of Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America"Wow! This is a solid book in a helpful format. It should attract a wide readership who will enjoy its story; as importantly, it will serve as a significant reference work for researchers interested in the development of recovery."
Ernest Kurtz, author of Not-God: A History of Alcoholics AnonymousAbout the Author
Jane S., originally from rural Pennsylvania, had her first drink at fourteen and drank regularly until she was twenty-nine. After joining A.A. in 1970, she became active in both A.A. service work and the National Council on Alcoholism Women?s Division. She believes that virtually any alcoholic can recover following A.A.?s twelve suggested steps. Now retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, she lives in central Pennsylvania with her husband and son and their German Shepherd Loki. Of course every weekend finds their home busy with the activities of Jane?s grandson Jeffrey.