The Addict's Mom Presents UNEXPECTED HEROES: Stories of Love and Sacrifice in the Face of Addiction
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (752 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0692480552 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 302 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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A contributing author to "Aloha, The Message Of Hawaii," she is also a copywriter and editor. About the Author LYNNE GASSEL is the author of "FIFTH CHILD: The Turbulent Path That Led to Raising Our Child's Child" and Administrator on The Addict's Mom G2G (Grandparent to Grandparent) website, that supports other grandparents raising grandchildren. In addition to writing, she is a fine artist with a BFA from Temple University's Tyler School of Art and a singer. . LAURA CHAPMAN is the Co-Founder and Vice President of non-profits "Families in the Fire" and "Zachary's Closet" and is committed to supporting families of addicts raising their children's children. She is a teacher with a BA from San Jose State Uni
LindaleeHI said A beautifully written book of stories by those who have lived. A beautifully written book of stories by those who have lived through the heartbreak of addiction and yet find, in their hearts, incredible compassion and love. These stories of parents of addicts, children of addicts and the overwhelming love that brings them all together will leave you in tears. I could not put this book down, it was worth every moment I spent reading it.. A must read An anthology of experiences that opens the door to the unspoken about consequences of addiction on the parents and children of addicts. Unexpected Heroes will grab your heart--whether you share the experiences of addiction or are learning about it for the first time. The stories shared are gripping in their details and the emotions they evoke. A must read. Tender mercies A look into the sometimes painful but always rewarding lives of grandparents that have, out of necessity taken over the task of raising their grandchildren in the midst of their children's addictions.
LYNNE GASSEL is the author of "FIFTH CHILD: The Turbulent Path That Led to Raising Our Child's Child" and Administrator on The Addict's Mom G2G (Grandparent to Grandparent) website, that supports other grandparents raising grandchildren. She is a teacher with a BA from San Jose State University. A contributing author to "Aloha
UNEXPECTED HEROES is a compelling collection of sixty-four true stories by mothers who were faced with no other choice but to step directly into the line of fire to save the most innocent victims of the war against drugs —their grandchildren. The reader will get a unique glimpse into the world of these women where they forged ahead beyond the devastating impact of addiction on their own families with remarkable strength, determination and unwavering hope. What others are saying: “…One of those rare books you can’t put down…Stories are both heartbreaking and uplifting…A must read.” –Patricia Rosen, publisher of Sober World Magazine “…An unflinching look at the ways in which addiction affects the entire family…The wisdom offered within the pages is a valuable resource for families who struggle with this issue, are fighting for t