Self-Help, Substance Abuse & Addictions
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Breaking The Chains Of Addiction
14 Stories Of Real Life Recovery by Chris Howe
Breaking the Chains of Addiction takes readers on a compelling journey into the lives of fourteen individuals who plunged deep into the abyss of addiction, only to rise once again and triumph. Authored by Chris Howe, this book offers...
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Nancy Hillis
The Vamp of Savannah AKA Mandy Nichols from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by Nancy Lee Hillis and Mary Anne Street
Filled with intrigue and juicy stories, Nancy Hillis: The Vamp of Savannah tells the story of one of Savannah’s most colorful characters, Ms. Nancy Hillis. Now with ALS, Miss Hillis is telling the real story of Mandy Nichols, her character in the...
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Emotional Torture
A Memoir of Addiction, Traumatic Brain Injury and Trauma by Beth Nanson
Emotional Torture – a deeply touching and vulnerable memoir of addiction, mental health, and recovery. Beth grows up in a seemingly idyllic fashion that comprised of big family get-togethers, unforgettable trips with friends, life-changing...
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Climbing the Stairs
My Journey from Addiction to Pure Joy by Cheryl A. Pasieka
A powerful memoir of a recovery journey from alcohol addiction to a life filled with joy, and mindfulness. Cheryl has not only transformed her own life through her recovery journey, but is also following a calling to be vulnerable and share that...
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One in Six
A Man's Guide to Overcoming Childhood Sexual Abuse by Russell Stagg
Tens of millions of men are survivors of child sexual abuse. Studies by the CDC, NSPCC, and others show males experience sexual abuse at almost the same rate as females, and have mainly female perpetrators (principally mothers). Licensed...
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Surviving Magnelia Monsoon
Beyond 1215 and the Bottle by Maggie Jansen
The seeds of alcoholism are often planted deep in the shadows of childhood, growing silently and unnoticed until it inevitably blooms into an active problem that can derail and destroy lives, careers, and families. Surviving Magnelia Monsoon:...
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Mental Health: God's Way
A Guide to Healing by D.E. Attar
D.E. Attar was like many people now: confused, struggling, masking pain, coping, and just getting by. But her encounter with God helped her see that His way is different. Through stories, scriptures, encouragement, and journalling prompts, Mental...
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The Addiction Recovery Handbook
Understanding Addiction and Culture and Creating a Prosperous Human Spirit by Richard W. Clark
What Richard Clark presents in The Addiction Recovery Handbook: Understanding Addiction and Culture is long overdue. Since 1939, Bill Wilson’s important and influential books, Alcoholics Anonymous and AA’s Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, have...
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The Chips Are on the Table
My Journey Towards Recovery by Teddy Assaly
With unflinching honesty, Teddy Assaly shares his journey from self-destructive behaviours to sobriety and recovery. The eldest of eight children, Teddy grew up feeling the pressure to be perfect. Feeling that no matter what he did, he could...
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FIX
An Untold Story of Obsession, Seduction, Addiction & Despair by Kevin Luke
As a college dropout and part-time restaurant worker in downtown Toronto, Kevin is stuck in a rut. He wanders the city aimlessly and lives a solitary life while his mental health steadily declines. After reconnecting with an old college crush, he...