Children of Alcoholism: A Survivor's Manual (Paperback)

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If one or both of your parents were alcoholics ... you are still suffering, and you care not alone.

At least 22 million American adults were raised by an alcoholic parent, and nearly all of them live with scars -- both psychological and physical -as a consequence. Coming from homes filled with loneliness and terror, children of alcoholics grow up unable to lead lives free from inexplicable guilt, deep insecurity, lack of self-esteem, and intense sadness. Now there is help.

Chidren of Alcoholism exposes "the terrible family secret" and draws on interviews with over 200 survivors to share the realities of family alcoholism, such as the frequent occurrence of child abuse, the ruined family holidays, the "crazy" fantasylike atmosphere of the alcoholic home. Childern of Alcoholism also discusses in detail how survivors can:

tend to become alcoholics themselves, or marry alcoholic partners

confront addictive behavior, including alcoholism

recognize symptoms

openly discuss drinking with their own children

Filled with invaluable techniques for reversing destructive patterns and extensive information on therapy and peer support groups Children of Alcoholism offers objective, sympathetic advice on how to come to terms with the past and how to seek additional help if necessary.

About the Author

Judith S. Seixas, a certified alcoholism counselor who has worked with alcoholics and their families for fifteen years, is the author of several books for young readers including Alcohol: What It Is, What It Does and Living With A Parent Who Drinks Too Much.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Harper & Row (May 14, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060970200
• ISBN-13: 978-0060970208
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,238 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, June 2, 2001

By	"deanerbeaner" (Oak Harbor, WA United States) - See all my reviews

After dealing superficially with my own depression, I finally read this book and started confronting some of the issues in my life that were rooted in my upbringing with an alcoholic parent. This was a break-through point in working toward my own healing. Very readable. Not a lot of psychobabble.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, insightful, October 14, 2008

By	Irma Estela Mejia "Una Aficionada" (Fairfax VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I bought this book to help a very dear person who was going through difficult times. Before giving it to her I read it, I could not put it away, helped me a lot making me understand many things about people that are related to alcholics by family, friendship or work.

5.0 out of 5 stars Adult Children of Alcoholics, October 9, 2009

By	Sheryl E. Woodhouse "www.sewseeds4familyheali... (Mission Viejo, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This is a great refresher for individuals who suffer the effects of living in an alcoholic home.