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Christopher Kennedy Lawford’s New York Times bestselling memoir, Symptoms of Withdrawal, offered readers a startling, first-hand look at his own addictions to drugs and alcohol, prompting People magazine to write, “Few have written so well about the joy of drugs, and few are as unsparing about their drug-driven selfishness.” In his bestselling follow-up, Moments of Clarity, Lawford presents “Voices from the Front Lines of Addiction and Recovery.” With contributions from Tom Arnold, Alec Baldwin, Meredith Baxter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Richard Dreyfuss, Anthony Hopkins and many others, Moments of

Alcoholism has become something common that you probably know a person or two who are struggling with alcoholism. This book provides useful information on a variety of topics relating to alcoholism. There is a very thin line between safe alcohol consumption and alcohol abuse; however, alcohol abuse is not necessarily alcoholism. It is possible that you may be bordering on alcoholism without even knowing it. If you have difficulty letting go of the bottle, do not despair, there are processes and means of getting you out.

In the critically acclaimed *Five Men Who Broke My Heart*, Manhattan journalist Susan Shapiro revisited five self-destructive romances. In her hilarious, illuminating new memoir, *Lighting Up*, she rejects five self-destructive substances. This difficult quest for clean living starts with Shapiro’s shocking revelation that, at forty, her lengthiest, most emotionally satisfying relationship has been with cigarettes. A two-pack-a-day smoker since the age of thirteen, Susan Shapiro quickly discovers that it’s impossible to be a writer, a nonsmoker, sane, and slender in the same year.

This book discusses the special call to ministry and describes how our calling is interconnected with the other key areas of life. God's callings for our lives include a broad spectrum of areas. Our Creator, who knits us together in our mother's womb, places within our hearts and minds our purpose for our being on earth, and out of that context calls us to serve the needs of His Kingdom—sometimes in specific ways.

Is a smoking, alcohol, food, gambling, Internet, drug, or sex addiction holding you back from getting what you want most? Over the past twenty-five years, renowned addiction therapist Dr. Frederick Woolverton has used his dynamic, empathetic approach to help thousands of addicts achieve long-term recovery—including himself. He sees the specific habit as less important than the underlying chaos and fear that motivate the urge to soothe ourselves with bad habits. The solution, he has found, requires only a better understanding of yourself and a change in attitude.

A dependable companion for people in all stages of recovery, Keep It Simple's meditations bring you back to the basics of living a Twelve Step program. The recovery wisdom in each thought for the day serves as a reminder to show up for yourself, your program, and your overall wellness every day. As you journey through recovery with the Steps as your guideposts, these inspirational daily meditations foster a sense of renewal, fellowship, and new beginnings.

True, lasting recovery requires us to create and maintain inner peace. For many, it springs from a practice of mindfulness; for others, from the rituals of religion. But not everyone finds a connection with a Higher Power in those ways. Through daily reflection and meditation, In God's Care offers a healing inspiration to the spirit. Steadily, spiritual growth takes root. Recovery is an act of faith. An addict is promised healing and self-development through counseling, treatment, therapy, and a Twelve Step program.

“[A] noteworthy examination of women and alcohol delivers compelling personal stories that illuminate previously neglected aspects of this devastating social problem.” —Publishers Weekly Mixing cutting-edge research with affecting stories of women who struggle with alcohol problems, Happy Hours challenges our assumptions and expands our awareness of the role alcohol plays in women’s lives. In this important book, Devon Jersild explores the common cultural forces that influence a woman’s drinking—trauma, sexual abuse, and marital status.

Drawing on more than a decade's experience as director of The Kartini Clinic, Julie O'Toole offers a fresh perspective on childhood eating disorders and invaluable insights for parents and professionals. Describing the foundational philosophy behind The Kartini Clinic's proven and world-renowned treatment protocol, O'Toole presents compelling evidence that childhood eating disorders have a neurological rather than a psycho-social basis and explains what this means for treatment.

The lifelong guide to effective family wealth management strategy. Family Capital provides a unique and practical lesson on wealth management. Instead of lectures and dry discussion, this engaging book follows an archetypal wealthy family through several generations and collateral family units to show you what effective family capital management looks like long-term. You will actually listen in on meetings between the family and its wealth advisor as they grapple with the many challenges family investors face.