This brutally honest and powerful book by rock 'n' roll writers and nationally syndicated music columnist David Dodd is a collection of eye-opening interviews with America's foremost musicians and entertainers who have fough addiction. Those interviewed include Steven Tyler, Nils Lofgren, John Hiatt, Mitch Ryder, Eddie Money, Grace Slick, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and others.
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This review is from: Playing It Straight: Personal Conversations on Recovery, Transformation and Success (Paperback)
I was attracted to the many well-known names listed on the cover, but once I began reading the book, I was overwhelmed with its passion and solutions. David Dodd has done a remarkable job which is reflected in this collection of interviews. My favorite part, however, is the introduction to the book, where the author tells his personal story on how he became sober with the help of Steven Tyler. His vivid description of the events were astonishing to me, they were absolutely incredible. This is a wonderful book!
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I had heard that this was a good book and I definitely was not dissapointed. Reading about how others in the media deal with their addiction gave me courage, strength and hope that I can grow in my quest for a long spiritual and sober life. I highly reccommend it!Playing It Straight: Personal Conversations on Recovery, Transformation and Success
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Inspiring true stories of recovery,
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This review is from: Playing It Straight: Personal Conversations on Recovery, Transformation and Success (Paperback)
David Dodd has assembled a wide variety of stories to inspire and encourage addicted people to get clean. I was impressed that Twelve Step groups were NOT the focus of every tale, and that the one constant was that each individual made a PERSONAL CHOICE to forego their addiction and live sober. For all the help some people get from 12-Step groups, there are many who don't "relate" to the religiousity. But this book shows that recovery is still possible and worthwhile. The fact that most of these tales are told by celebrities and artists we KNOW only increases their value. Plus, it's nice to know that my gut feeling about Steven Tyler is "on the money" - he truly IS a mensch!!
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Steven Tyler, Eddie Money, Father Leo, Nils Lofgren, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Anthony Kiedis, Betty Ford, Gregory Harrison, New York, Ozzy Osbourne, Fort Worth, John Ratzenberger, Coupe de Ville, Larry Gatlin, Mike Binder, Tony Sales, Easy Rider, Mitch Ryder, Billy Bob New!
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Steven Tyler, Eddie Money, Father Leo, Nils Lofgren, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Anthony Kiedis, Betty Ford, Gregory Harrison, New York, Ozzy Osbourne, Fort Worth, John Ratzenberger, Coupe de Ville, Larry Gatlin, Mike Binder, Tony Sales, Easy Rider, Mitch Ryder, Billy Bob New!
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- Real Magic: Creating Miracles in Everyday Life by Wayne W. Dyer on page 189
- Your Sacred Self: Making the Decision to Be Free by Wayne W. Dyer on page 189
- Black Sabbath by Steven Rosen on page 203
- Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne W. Dyer on page 189
- Jim Morrison: Dark Star by Dylan Jones in Front Matter
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