Dealing with My Son’s Addiction One Letter at a Time
Dear David: Dealing with My Son’s Addiction One Letter at a Time is an extraordinarily poignant record of a tenacious mother’s use of a blog to send a loving siren call to her son while he lived on the street, vulnerable and drug addicted. The book includes a brilliant forward by Daniel D. Mauer, author of Sobriety: A Graphic Novel.
Compelling, heart-wrenching, intensely personal, Dear David… is an absolutely absorbing read from beginning to end.
—Midwest Book Reviews
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Dear David: Dealing with My Son’s Addiction One Letter at a Time is an extraordinarily poignant record of a tenacious mother’s use of a blog to send a loving siren call to her son while he lived on the street, vulnerable and drug addicted. The book includes a brilliant forward by Daniel D. Mauer, author of Sobriety: A Graphic Novel.
| Published | April 24, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Imprint | Calumet Editions |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 216 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1950743025 |
| Dimensions | 5 x 0.54 x 7.5 inches |
I found Dear David raw, poignant and beautifully expressing in everyday language the universal experiences parents of those with Substance Use Disorders encounter.
—Diana Clark, Family Healing Strategist
I have worked in the chemical dependency field for over thirty years, and have never come across a book specifically for parents that deals with the sorrow of addiction… I would recommend Dear David to anyone and will be recommending it to every parent I work with.
—Beth Samuelson, licensed chemical dependency counselor, White Bear Lake Schoools, Minnesota
Martha’s candor and her willingness to put her journey to paper will help families… realize that they are not alone. Touching, honest, and filled with great insight, this book is well worth reading.
—Gail P. Gisi, director of adult education and training, Union Gospel Mission, Twin cities, Minnesota
