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Book Information
Genre:
SELF-HELP / General
Publication:
Nov 30, 2007
Pages:
196
Books by Louis Pretlow
Living with an alcoholic spouse is perhaps the most difficult challenge any marriage partner can face. Louis Pretlow shares his firsthand experience with an honest, poignant style. Never boring, his notes tell about "Newbies, Monsters and Grandkids"; "Pet Store Theology"; and "Sober Insanity". There is a full chapter of his witty and thought-provoking parables of recovery. In this book Louis describes his first year of recovery in Al-Anon, a 12-step program for the family and friends of alcoholics. His notes share the pain, disappointments, and injustice he experienced in the first year of recovery. They also record the discovery, insight, and wonder Louis found learning how to watch for miracles. Louis defines “Al-Anon’s Disease”. If you too are chasing serenity this book is for you.
My name is Louis. I have what I call “Al-Anon's Disease ”. I began my recovery on April 20, 2006. This book is about my first year in Al-Anon, a 12-step recovery program for people who are affected by someone’s alcoholism. In my case my “qualifier” (the alcoholic who qualifies me to be a member of Al-Anon) is my wife of many years whom I love dearly. My story is about a husband who sinks to the depths of despair as I was outsmarted by a cunning and pervasive disease. At the very point of disaster hope was born.
About Louis Pretlow
Louis Pretlow is a man who dearly loves his wife. This love is challenged when his wife sinks into the depths of alcoholism. In desperation Louis explores the program called Al-Anon. He finds in it the tools to regain his equilibrium. His unique storytelling style records the pain, humor, and insight of his first year in recovery.
Living with an alcoholic spouse is perhaps the most difficult challenge any marriage partner can face. Louis Pretlow shares his firsthand experience with an honest, poignant style. Never boring, his notes tell about "Newbies, Monsters and Grandkids"; "Pet Store Theology"; and "Sober Insanity". There is a full chapter of his witty and thought-provoking parables of recovery. In this book Louis describes his first year of recovery in Al-Anon, a 12-step program for the family and friends of alcoholics. His notes share the pain, disappointments, and injustice he experienced in the first year of recovery. They also record the discovery, insight, and wonder Louis found learning how to watch for miracles. Louis defines “Al-Anon’s Disease”. If you too are chasing serenity this book is for you.
Louis Pretlow is a man who dearly loves his wife. This love is challenged when his wife sinks into the depths of alcoholism. In desperation Louis explores the program called Al-Anon. He finds in it the tools to regain his equilibrium. His unique storytelling style records the pain, humor, and insight of his first year in recovery.