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Some Are Sicker Than Others - Andrew Seaward
Some Are Sicker Than Others
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"Seaward not only weaves an exceptionally well-constructed story with wholly credible characters, he offers deeper insights and relates more factual information about the disease of addiction than any other writer to date." -Grady Harp, Top 10 Amazon Reviewer "Monty Miller's journey reminds us of... show more
"Seaward not only weaves an exceptionally well-constructed story with wholly credible characters, he offers deeper insights and relates more factual information about the disease of addiction than any other writer to date." -Grady Harp, Top 10 Amazon Reviewer "Monty Miller's journey reminds us of the difficult road of acceptance, forgiveness and redemption that we all must take at some point in our lives." -Cyrus Webb, Top 500 Amazon Reviewer  "This is a very dark, harsh, unmerciful look at addiction with unrelenting exposure of its consequences." -Dr. Patricia Laster, Psychologist and Author of "Breaking Free" THE LIVES OF THREE UTTERLY HOPELESS ADDICTS CONVERGE FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENTAL AND HORRIFIC DEATH. Monty Miller, a self-destructive, codependent alcoholic, is wracked by an obsession to drink himself to death as punishment for a fatal car accident he didn't cause.  Dave Bell, a former all-American track star turned washed-up high school volleyball coach, routinely chauffeurs his bus full of teens on a belly full of liquor and head full of crack. Angie Mallard, a recently divorced housewife with three estranged children, is willing to go to any lengths to restore the family she lost to crystal meth. All three are court-mandated to a drug & alcohol rehab high in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. There, they learn the universal truth among alcoholics and addicts:Though they may all be sick...SOME ARE SICKER THAN OTHERS.  Based on the author's own personal experience with substance abuse and twelve-step programs, Some Are Sicker Than Others, transcends the clichés of the typical recovery story by exploring the insidiousness of addiction and the thin, blurred line between true love and codependence. With the harsh realism of Brett Easton Ellis and the dark, confrontational humor of Chuck Palahniuk, Mr. Seaward takes the reader deep inside the psyche of the addict and portrays, in very explicit details, the psychological and physiological effects of withdrawal and the various stages of recovery.As Top 10 Amazon Reviewer, Grady Harp, put it: "What sets Andrew's novel apart from other recovery stories is his deep understanding of the physiochemical aspects of substance abuse and addiction. Seaward not only understands the socioeconomic, psychological and, yes, criminal impact these people create, he also displays such a profound understanding of the physiological/medical aspects of addiction that we are left to wonder if he hasn't been down the path of his characters himself."
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Format: paperback
ISBN: 9780615624501 (0615624502)
Publisher: Flophouse Books
Pages no: 380
Edition language: English
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4.0 Some Are Sicker Than Others
What were the main relationships explored in this book?Monty - Vicky; Dave - Angie - Cheryl; Monty - Dave - Robby - DexterDid the plot pull you in or did you feel you had to force yourself to read the book?Some parts of the book dragged for me and I know some of the book club members agreed with me....
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4.0 Some Are Sicker Than Others
Were you able to connect with the main character and why?I think connecting with the characters was a bit difficult because although realistic, their situations seemed so bad and there was no chance of a remedy. Or was there? Did the book description relate to the story?The description was accurate ...
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4.0 Some Are Sicker Than Others
What was the author's purpose or purposes in writing this book?I think he wanted to focus on the fact that some people are able to get help for their addictions while some can’t.What motivates a given character’s actions? Do you think those actions are justified or ethical?Addiction drives them all....
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3.0 Some Are Sicker Than Others
Top 3 things I liked about the setting in this book –The Sanctuary and only this was my favourite setting.Why would you recommend or not recommend this book?I don't think I would really recommend this book to anyone, I know. Just not the people, I associate with.What kind of book is this? List thre...
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4.0 Some Are Sicker Than Others
What are some of the book's themes? How important were they?Addiction, lies, betrayal, manipulation, disease, suicide.If your book was a mystery, tell what the mystery was and how it was solvedWasn't a mystery.Using information from the book about one of the main characters, rewrote the ending of th...
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