|
Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with drug & alcohol abuse
Brian Pennie shouldn't be alive today. His drug addiction was so
bad that he was deemed too much of a risk for detox. Determined to
confront his demons, he went cold turkey at home. Discovered in a
pool of blood, it didn't exactly go to plan, but that's where his
life truly began. On 8 October 2013, he was finally clean after 15
years of chronic heroin addiction, and something extraordinary
happened: the world suddenly became beautiful. Free of the anxiety
and fear that had always plagued him, Brian was given a second
chance at life, and he devoured every minute of it. Bit by bit he
rebuilt his world and began to share what he learned with others.
In this incredibly honest and inspirational book, Brian shares the
story of how he turned a seemingly hopeless existence into a rich
and rewarding life, showing that change is always possible, no
matter how stuck we feel. 'The first book in 5 years I haven't been
able to put down' - Jennifer Zamparelli, 2FM. 'It's a hopeful tale'
- Oliver Callan, The Ryan Tubridy Show, RTE Radio 1. 'We really
enjoyed the book, Brian is a tremendous writer. It's going to be a
really important book for a lot of people.' - Dermot and Dave,
Today FM 'Brian's book provides hope that lives can be turned
around.' - The Mail on Sunday 'Brian Pennie's memoir tells the
story of addiction, recovery and redemption' - Patrick Freyne, The
Irish Times
|
|