Brilliantly written, this insightful memoir offers a revealing perpective into the life of an addict. It takes you on a journey, from Andy's childhood relationships and misdemeanours, through to his struggles with addiction as a young adult. The descriptive detail really brings the story to life, but there's not so much detail that it becomes cumbersome or boring. I loved the description of Andy's grandfather's house - a real reminder of the 1970s, and I'd urge people considering reading this book to download the free sample, because the first chapter kicks off very well. As a reader, I did feel frustrated as Andy hopped from one great opportunity to another, messing each one up, because of his addiction to alcohol and drugs.
But that's addiction for you. Eventually Andy has a breakthrough - a spiritual experience that changes him. And it leaves you ready for the sequel, which will be about his journey through sobriety. A few questions are left lingering... the first is 'why?' It's not clear exactly what triggered the downward spiral and I'm not sure Andy knows himself. I guess addiction can happen to anyone. The other lingering question is how the journey to sobriety goes - I expect lots of ups and downs in the sequel! A very good read. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08DSYPFPB
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