
Breaking The Chains Of Addiction
14 Stories Of Real Life Recovery
Chris Howe(Author)
FriesenPress
Published on 22. July 2024
Book
Hardback
84 pages
978-1-0383-0914-3 (ISBN)
Description
Breaking the Chains of Addiction takes readers on a compelling journey into the lives of fourteen individuals who plunged deep into the abyss of addiction, only to rise once again and triumph.
Authored by Chris Howe, this book offers encouragement and motivation to anyone who has been affected by addiction, whether firsthand or through a loved one. Each poignant narrative delves deep into the traumatic circumstances that led the individual into addiction and the diverse network of people, experiences, support systems, and techniques that enabled them to clamber back up onto solid ground and reclaim their lives.
Covering everything from substance abuse to behaviour compulsions, this book goes beyond mere narratives to underscore the transformative power of human connection and redemption. It serves as a beacon of hope, illustrating that recovery is within reach for everyone-no matter how tight addiction's grasp.
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Language
English
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0383-0914-3 (9781038309143)
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Chris Howe's journey toward recovery from addiction began on January 2, 2011. His desire to help others led him to found a residential addiction treatment centre for men in St. Catharines, Ontario. Chris also speaks publicly about addiction and hosts the Authentic Adversity podcast, which focuses on addiction, recovery, and related topics.
In his spare time, he enjoys boxing, muay thai, spending time with his family, and enjoying his community.