Diary Of A Crack Addict's Wife [Paperback]

Cynthia Hunter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2005

Read the compelling but true life story of one young woman's struggle to survive a verbally, emotinally, mentally, financially and physically abusive relationship with her crack addicted spouse while raising her seven year old son and carrying one child in the womb.

Let her touch your heart and stir your soul as she expresses her joys, sorows and agony of concealing a "terrible dark secret". Feel her emotions and adrenaline flowing as she embraces you while telling it like it really is. Her ability to excel and rise from the pits of being just another co-dependent has given her the strength, fueled with determination, to overcome many obstacles and challenges by coming out of the closet so she can help inspire and motivate others, with this touching and emotinal, but true story. Learn how to take control of your own life's destiny and dare to reach out and live the dreams within you. Listen as she pours her heart out to all those wanting a better understanding in order to change. Know that you too can prevail, if you just keep the faith. Follow her footsteps to a better life, not only for today, but also for tomorrow. Take off your shoes, sit back, relax and prepare for the ride of your life as the story unfolds into an emotional roller coaster that will have you crying and laughing in the same breath. "Diary of a Crack Addict's Wife" will give you the strength and courage to...

Learn how to break the cycle of abuse
Learn how to take control of your life
Stop letting someone else rob you of your destiny
Take control of your Destiny
Learn to focus through any complex situation
Gain the faith to move mountains
Visualize yourself where you want to be in Life
Achieve small goals daily
Get committed
Live your Dream

This book is a must read for all those who want to move on and excel above extraordinary circumstances.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

Bravo!!!!! a commendable effort by a raising literary genuis. -- William C. Johnson, Jr. Esq., MBA, LL.M

Riveting! a compelling story that succeeds in exposing the truth about family and Crack Cocaine. -- Sean C. Robinson, Publisher GFA Magazine

This book has changed my life. It's a masterpiece! -- Regina Givens --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Award winning author of the #1 Best Seller "Diary of a Crack Addict's Wife" Cynthia D. Hunter is the energetic mother of two beautiful son's and the founder of the Turning Poing Advantage Institute for learning how to succeed against the odds.

Cynthia is committed ti providing motivation and encouragement to women in abusive situations, helping them to restore their faith and empowering them with the inspirational tools they need in order to survive after an abusive relationship.

Cynthia's extraordinary ability to overcome her own personal tragedy in an abusive relationship with a crack addicted spouse has given her the courage and strength fueled with determination to rise above the odds. Stepping out on faith and believing that she could move mountains through her belief in God, she has excelled to help others learn how they too can take control of their own lives and find true happiness through positive thinking and visualization.

Stop dreaming about the life you dare to live and dare to reach out and live the life you dream about. Cynthia has mastered the blue print for successful living. Take the journey as she enlightens your spirit and warms your heart with her touching but true life story. Learn how to live and have the win, win attitude that exudes confidence whenever you step into a room. gain insight into God's true purpose for your life. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Kensington (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758208340
• ISBN-13: 978-0758208347
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #753,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I want my money back!!!!!, February 1, 2008

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H. Marder - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diary Of A Crack Addict's Wife (Paperback)

The book was pretty good until I reached the very last chapter. Then I was utterly disgusted. This woman had me feeling horrible for her and what she was going through only to find out at the end that her baby was born addicted to crack. HELLO???!!!! The only way this can happen is if SHE was the crack addict and not the husband!!!! I have no sympathy for this lying manipulative woman who is now whoring her story for money. Research the facts, a baby cannot be born addicted to crack unless the mother has been using it! I feel no remorse for this woman and threw the book away immediately. I want my money back. This woman is a liar and gets no sympathy from me. Her kids deserved to be taken from her.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars In the Midst of it All, June 7, 2003

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diary of a Crack Addict's Wife (Paperback)

Have you or someone you know been impacted by the effects of drugs? Are you aware of the impact that it brings to the immediate family and those around? Cynthia D. Hunter addresses these questions and more in her book DIARY OF A CRACK ADDICT?S WIFE.

Based on a true story and taken from the pages of her actual diary, Hunter takes us into a time frame of over three years. In this period, she candidly shares the abusive relationship that she endured with her former spouse, Mark. From the surface, Mark seemed to be the perfect partner; however, after the discovery of his addiction to crack cocaine, the relationship dramatically changed, leading to a road of heartache, struggle, abuse, and betrayal. From beginning to end, we are offered a first hand account on how the addiction impacted all involved and how the journey changed her life.

Whether you or someone else has been affected, the message that is offered is honest, passionate, and compelling. Many who have already been impacted will relate to Cynthia?s story. While my only criticism is that the distinction between the commentary and actual entries should have been clearer, Ms. Hunter has broken new ground in the literary world by sharing her own story. In the midst of it all, Ms. Hunter has come through, and I applaud her for her courage to make a difference in the lives of those who will come across this tale.

Reviewed by Kanika A. Wade
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The message is lost..., February 16, 2008

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A. Stiteler (L.A., CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diary Of A Crack Addict's Wife (Paperback)

I must agree that this book was very hard to put down and that the author's messages to the reader are truly inspiring and moving. However, if you are like me, and are very analytical when it comes to reading, it seems as though the author's message is lost somewhere along the line when she does not turn out to be the "martyr" she portrays herself to be. (SPOILER ALERT...don't read on if you don't want to know what happens!)
Initially, you feel sorry for the author and understand where she is coming from...you want to sympathize with her as she always looks for the good in people. However, as the book progresses, you realize that the author is just as irresponsible as the crack addict himself. She goes along through the book, pointing out what a "bad" man he is all the while skipping and glossing over her own obvious issues as if there is nothing wrong with them. This author has had 3 children out of wedlock with 3 different men (did they ever actually get married or was it a common-law marriage). Not once does she ever mention that perhaps this was irresponsible (oops..she "got" pregnant!) Now I'm no fuddy duddy but this preaching of hers is completely clouded by her obviously un-Christian lifestyle. The clincher is the obvious addiction of her own...spending. The minute she gets any money in her hands, she is out buying clothes, cars, shoes, getting her hair done. It never stops. She also glosses over her past battles with alcoholism and has a baby born addicted to crack in the end. I agree a woman should treat herself once in a while but come on...if your crack addict husband is blowing all of your money and you were pregnant, wouldn't you be saving for a rainy day? Maybe he isn't the only irresponsbile one...I lost my sympathy for her character as soon as I realized she had her own demons she refused to acknowledge yet expected him to change. Huge disapointment.