The Addict's Mom Presents UNEXPECTED HEROES: Stories of Love and Sacrifice in the Face of Addiction - Chapman, Laura; Gassel, Lynne
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UNEXPECTED HEROES is a compelling collection of sixty-four true stories by mothers who were faced with no other choice but to step directly into the line of fire to save the most innocent victims of the war against drugs -their grandchildren. The reader will get a unique glimpse into the world of these women where they forged ahead beyond the devastating impact of addiction on their own families with remarkable strength, determination and unwavering hope. What others are saying: "...One of those rare books you can't put down...Stories are both heartbreaking and uplifting...A must read."…mehr

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UNEXPECTED HEROES is a compelling collection of sixty-four true stories by mothers who were faced with no other choice but to step directly into the line of fire to save the most innocent victims of the war against drugs -their grandchildren. The reader will get a unique glimpse into the world of these women where they forged ahead beyond the devastating impact of addiction on their own families with remarkable strength, determination and unwavering hope. What others are saying: "...One of those rare books you can't put down...Stories are both heartbreaking and uplifting...A must read." -Patricia Rosen, publisher of Sober World Magazine "...An unflinching look at the ways in which addiction affects the entire family...The wisdom offered within the pages is a valuable resource for families who struggle with this issue, are fighting for the best interest of the children involved, and may feel they are alone in the battle." -Deborah Doucette, author of Raising Our Children's Children: Room in the Heart and The Forgotten Roses "...A beautiful composition of courage, compassion, wisdom, strength, love, honesty and hard truths...heartbreaking...enlightening...empowering. -Sandra Swenson, author of The Joey Song "Very highly recommended reading for anyone who stands to be positively enlightened by the stories of these exceptional individuals." -Judy Herzanek, Changing Lives Foundation and co-author of Why Don't They Just Quit "Impressive and dedicated stories... a gifted work that will touch your heart." -Karen Best Wright, author of I Love You From The Edges: Lessons From Raising Grandchildren "I recommend this book...Raw, gut-wrenching stories of those on the front lines of this fight..." -Mark Turansky, author of Figure it Face it & Fix it: Your Surprising Solution to Addictions and Substance Abuse
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LYNNE GASSEL is the author of "FIFTH CHILD: The Turbulent Path That Led to Raising Our Child's Child" and Administrator on The Addict's Mom G2G (Grandparent to Grandparent) website, that supports other grandparents raising grandchildren. In addition to writing, she is a fine artist with a BFA from Temple University's Tyler School of Art and a singer. LAURA CHAPMAN is the Co-Founder and Vice President of non-profits "Families in the Fire" and "Zachary's Closet" and is committed to supporting families of addicts raising their children's children. A contributing author to "Aloha, The Message Of Hawaii," she is also a copywriter and editor. She is a teacher with a BA from San Jose State University.