Saving Bobby - Heroes and Heroin in One Small Community (Paperback)

When Renee Hodges invited her nephew, Bobby, to come stay with her for a few weeks so he could visit a doctor about his back pain, she knew he was recovering from an addiction to prescription painkillers. She believed that if he could address his back problems, he would have a better chance of staying clean--but she had no idea what a roller coaster ride she was getting on. Unlike other books about addiction, Saving Bobby begins after rehab is over. Told in part through journal entries, e-mails, and personal recollections, this raw, honest, deeply moving memoir--begun to keep the family accountable--describes the sixteen months that Hodges, her husband, and their community struggled alongside Bobby as he attempted to successfully re-enter the day-to-day world. Using a holistic and open approach, the shame and stigma associated with addiction was lessened--and ultimately, Bobby learned he had to save himself. A gripping and heartrending story of survival, Saving Bobby is an essential, timely read for those concerned about America's most pressing epidemic.

General

Imprint:	She Writes Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2018
Authors:	Renee Hodges
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	368
ISBN-13:	978-1-63152-375-5
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with drug & alcohol abuse Books > Biography > General Promotions
LSN:	1-63152-375-9
Barcode:	9781631523755

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