
Second Chances
Top Executives Share Their Stories of Addiction & Recovery
McGraw-Hill Contemporary (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 16. April 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-07-159162-1 (ISBN)
Description
Inspiring true stories of recovery from the high-pressure world of businessThey reached the pinnacle of their careers in spite of-or sometimes because of-substance abuse. They struggled with sobriety while striving for success, often risking their professional lives on the road to recovery. Now, with honesty, courage, and insight, they share their remarkable stories.Michael Deaver, former White House deputy chief of staff, describes his recovery as "the single most powerful thing I've ever experienced"-even compared to meeting presidents and kings.Andrew Zimmern, celebrity chef and TV personality, reveals how he applied the principles of recovery to his profession-"and that's when my career took off."Michael Glasser, CEO of Seven Jeans, worked hard and partied harder-until the threat of jail forced him to admit, "I needed help."Walter Yetnikoff, former president of CBS Records, talks about leaving the music industry to find meaningful work that enhanced-and was enhanced by--his recovery.You'll also hear from James Abernathy of the Abernathy-MacGregor Group, bestselling author William Cope Moyers, and ten other business leaders who found newfound success through the healing power of second chances.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
0 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
284 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-159162-1 (9780071591621)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Gary Stromberg is a successful businessman in recovery. He cofounded a music PR firm and serves on the board of Positive Directions.
Jane Merrill coauthored The Harder They Fall with Gary Stromberg.
Jane Merrill coauthored The Harder They Fall with Gary Stromberg.
Content
Introduction by Rick Moody
1. Michael Deaver
2. Andrew Zimmern
3. Henry Pierce III
4. James L. Abernathy
5. David Dashev
6. Elaine Curl
7. William Cope Moyers
8. Peter Jacquith
9. Michael Glasser
10. Guerin Swing
11. Wiktor Osiatynski
12. Johnny Allem
13. Bill Mitchell
14. Marius Hickman
15. Walter Yetnikoff
16. Dr. Marv Seppala
17. Bob Goodale
1. Michael Deaver
2. Andrew Zimmern
3. Henry Pierce III
4. James L. Abernathy
5. David Dashev
6. Elaine Curl
7. William Cope Moyers
8. Peter Jacquith
9. Michael Glasser
10. Guerin Swing
11. Wiktor Osiatynski
12. Johnny Allem
13. Bill Mitchell
14. Marius Hickman
15. Walter Yetnikoff
16. Dr. Marv Seppala
17. Bob Goodale