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High Bottom Drunk: A Novel...and the Truth about Addiction & Recovery

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If you poke around in the introduction, you'll find that this book, all 464 pages, actually started out as a case study. More accurately, Roper is used to writing case studies about his mostly alcoholic an addicted clients, and his academic background shows through, which can make for heavy going.

What it shows, however, is what it's like to be a high bottom drunk - someone who hasn't lost all before they begin recovery. All the muddled thinking is there - all the rationalizations - all the self-pity along the choppy road to success. What it lacks is the tension and plotting I, at least, have come to expect from a book labeled 'novel.' Instead we have the rambling story of Steve, our drunk, coupled with Roper's rather heavy prose.

Steve's difficulty with some Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and love of other AA groups will be recognizable to anyone who has attending such meetings - and this too is worth knowing. But, and this is important, High Bottom Drunk gives an accurate and complete picture of what actually goes on in the head of a young man struggling with sobriety.

As a woman, I found this fascinating and sometimes discouraging, but worth wading through.

I also suspect any non-addict trying to understand an addict would benefit from reading this - if not every word, than scanning.

Of course, anyone who is going through the same struggle will be relieved to find they are not alone - and that's worthwhile too.

Dr. Roper has not only thoroughly covered the subject, as the expert that he is, but he has made it effortlessly readable for everyone. Reading and learning about alcoholism and addiction has never been easier. With no text book jargon to wade through, this is an insiders view for everyone.

The delivery was prompt. The book was in fine shape. The product and service were both excellent. Thanks.

Reading this book lets the reader understand that all who suffer the daily torture of addiction, will be able to relate to this persons own hell..

For anyone caught in the struggles of alcoholism and/or drug addiction, this is a good book for you. I fell in love with the addict in this book, Steve Campbell, because Roper made him so real. I could relate to almost every thought he had or suffered through. It may be a "novel" but the information is true, heartfelt and touching. If you're in recovery, thinking about recovery or hungover and crying with a life of unmanageable proportions, read this book and find your courage within as Mr. Campbell did. You're worth it!

I really enjoyed beginning to read this book. It was very informative and made smooth easy reading. However, evidently some other drunk needed to read it more than me and stole my damn book. Will have to order another one because it is definitely worth finishing!

A good read!
Recommend this book to anyone interested in this subject matter.