From Death Do I Part: How I Freed Myself From Addiction [Paperback]

Amy Lee Coy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 26, 2010

'From Death Do I Part: How I freed Myself From Addiction' is written for all addicts, but especially for those who have not been helped by Alcoholics Anonymous or drug and alcohol rehab facilities. 'From Death Do I Part' is an intimate exposure of Amy Lee Coy's courageous journey through recovery from over 20 years of substance abuse--without the aid of conventional methods such as AA, psychiatry or medication. In 'From Death Do I Part' Amy shares with us her recovery process in such a way that not only is the reader engaged in her often gripping, always revealing stories, but they are also warmly invited into her healing process so that if they also struggle with addiction, they may learn to heal themselves as well.

Editorial Reviews

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From Death Do I Part is the account of a soul journey: a journal of liberation, authentically lived, deeply experienced and vividly written. The inspiring story of one person, it speaks to the challenges faced by many and to the possibilities inherent in us all." ----Gabor Mate M.D., author of Canada's #1 best seller, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction

"For Amy, the process of overcoming addiction is a process of moving forward--not of labeling herself, not of rehashing her failures and abuse, not of blaming herself or others. She knows--the decades she spent doing these things never allowed her to quit drugs, alcohol, eating problems, cigarettes. Something else did. She needed a new way of thinking about herself and life, one not anchored in the past, or in her trauma, or in the bromides of the 12 Steps or of psychiatry.Amy Lee Coy has written the story of how she reclaimed her life from abuse and drunkenness. Every alcoholic--every person--can learn these essential things from her efforts: it is never too late to change; your life is in your own hands; the cure to the "disease" of alcoholism is realizing who you are; life can be a joy when you reject your fear; every human life has value. It is uplifting to read her discovery of these things because her gentle presentation of her truths is free of ego, jargon, and any sense that she deserves special consideration." ----Stanton Peele, Ph.D., J.D., author of Love and Addiction, 7 Tools to Beat Addiction, and The Life Process Program

"Whether you are struggling with addiction or know someone who is, this book will help you to understand how to move forward when all paths seem blocked or pointless. A guide to recovery as well as a beautiful story of triumph and accomplishment, this book brings the warm light of wisdom to the harsh realities of addiction. From Death Do I Part is a book you will return to again and again as you reflect on its healing words." --John Bardi Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy, Penn State University

About the Author

Amy Lee Coy is the author of From Death Do I Part: How I Freed Myself from Addiction and the children's book, Duke Devlin, the Daring Dogie. She is a writer, artist, and musician living in Southern California.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 286 pages
• Publisher: Three In The Morning Press (July 26, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 069200971X
• ISBN-13: 978-0692009710
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #757,938 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Touched by an inspiring and thoughtful book, March 31, 2011

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JAC "AReader" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: From Death Do I Part: How I Freed Myself From Addiction (Paperback)

When I read Amy's book, I was immersed in her experiences and very touched. It took amazing courage to share her story, and while reading it I could not help but reflect on my own challenges. I was left with a deep feeling of hope and inspiration by the time I completed the book. It feels so true that loving oneself and being kind and compassionate to oneself is a part of successfully getting through the pain. Beautifully, Amy also talks about extending compassion not only to oneself, but also to those around you who may mean well, but don't understand what you're going through. The following is my favorite quote from Amy's book. "There is a foundation of love inside of each of us that we can experience. When we clean off the mud of unhealthy substances and fears, we can know and feel that love." Amy describes how this foundation led to her change of heart and gave her the confidence to pull through her painful circumstances and feelings. I would suggest this book to anyone and everyone, but especially to those who struggle with feeling hopeless and alone. You may be amazed at how Amy's story will shed light on your own feelings and struggles, and how one who has been through it all was able to change her life.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amy Lee Coy Is A Pioneer, April 27, 2011

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Rachel G. - See all my reviews

This review is from: From Death Do I Part: How I Freed Myself From Addiction (Paperback)

From Death Do I Part: How I Freed Myself From Addiction is a MUST READ for anyone struggling with any type of substance abuse and has not found "recovery" in the over-popular, yet mostly ineffective, 12-Step treatment model. Amy is a living, healthy example of a person who CHANGED HER MIND and CHANGED HER LIFE.

She writes honestly about how it feels to be stuck in a struggle with yourself that can end, with the right tools, which are self, love and positive action. Her life was stolen in her teen years, just like so many are, when she was forced into treatment, then told she was powerless over herself, people, places and things.

Amy has taken her life back and has the courage to tell the world with her book, her website and her music. Her accomplishments are incredible proof that there is life after substance abuse - it doesn't have to include a sentence to misery, suffocation and spending hours on end re-hashing the past in meetings.

Walking away from the lies, the labels and misinformation we are all force fed by media, doctors, parents, etc. is scary and it's hard, but not impossible. Amy writes candidly about her experience and provides a wonderful example of the epic power we all have access to, as long as we are allowed to find it. Amy shows us how through her own story. I would recommend this book (and do) to anyone who has been touched by substance abuse.

Finally, Amy's writing is engaging, easy to relate to and a miracle for all of us who thought there was something wrong when we "couldn't make it" the Anonymous way. I thought I was a dismal failure. Amy made me realize I am not alone in what I went through and that alternative solutions are available.

After decades of disaster, my life is FINALLY my own. Bravo, Amy. Thank you.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In praise of integrity, August 11, 2010

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This review is from: From Death Do I Part: How I Freed Myself From Addiction (Paperback)

Amy Lee Coy is both remarkable, and standard issue. She would be the last person to claim that she has special powers. Yet, she did something most Americans consider impossible - quitting a decades' long, heavy-duty drinking problem (along with smoking, anorexia, and one or two other addictions) without professional assistance - meds, AA and its 12 steps, or psychiatrists. More than that, in Amy's view, she first had to OVERCOME these albatrosses to secure her recovery. Sound remarkable, amazing, impossible? You won't feel that way after reading about her perfectly-human, hard-fought and hard-won, but only too sensible and logical, approach to curing herself of addiction. Read Amy's story - and low-key advice - and rejoice in your own strength while weeping over the state of addiction treatment in the U.S.A.