Reads and Recovery
Monthly featured books related to recovery, mental health, and wellness.
June Book Receives 5 Tail Wags
on the Recovery Readometer!
“Drop the Rock: Removing Character Defects – Steps Six and Seven”
by Bill P., Todd W., Sara S., and Derik Hendrickson
Here’s a view of our Recovery Readometer scale for your reference:
1 Bark – Not really engaging, but had a couple of interesting moments.
2 Wags – A pleasant read with some enjoyable parts.
3 Woofs – Engaging and enjoyable, a solid read.
4 Paws – Really loved this book; it was hard to put down.
5 Tail Wags – An all-time favorite, resonated deeply on a personal level.
Next Book Review Episode – July 31st
“Educated: A Memior” by Tara Westover (Author), Julia Whelan (Narrator)
Welcome to Reads and Recovery, a unique and enriching segment of the podcast where literature meets personal growth. Here’s how you can join this transformative experience:
- Join the Discussion: After you’ve listened to or read the book of the month, join the discussion. Share your insights, reflections, and how the book’s themes relate to your own experiences at [email protected] or submit your comments here on the contact page.
- Monthly Book Selection: Each month, we choose a book that resonates with themes of recovery, self-discovery, and personal resilience. These carefully selected reads aim to inspire, challenge, and accompany you on your journey of healing and self-growth.
- Interactive Sessions: Look out for our monthly interactive posts on social media. These can include guided group reflections. These sessions are designed to deepen your understanding of the book and its relevance to your personal journey.
- Contribute to the Reading List: Feel inspired? Submit your suggestion for book of the month. Selected contributions will be featured on our Reads and Recovery segment.
- Stay Updated: Don’t miss out! Make sure you’re connected on social media. To connect with me, find me on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Better yet, listen to our Recovery Daily Podcast to stay appraised of what’s happening.
Reads and Recovery is more than just a book club; it’s a journey of collective healing and sharing through the power of literature. I’m excited to have you join me in this enriching experience where every page turned is a step forward in our journey of recovery.
July Book
“Educated: A Memior” by Tara Westover (Author), Julia Whelan (Narrator) –
Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara’s older brothers became violent. When another brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge University. Only then would she wonder if she’d traveled too far, if there was still a way home.
Aug Book
“Drunk Mom: A Memoir” by Jowita Bydlowska (Author), Meredith Mitchell (Narrator) –
Three years after giving up drinking, Jowita Bydlowska found herself throwing back a glass of champagne like it was ginger ale. It was a special occasion: a party celebrating the birth of her first child. It also marked Bydlowska’s immediate, full-blown return to crippling alcoholism.
In the gritty and sometimes grimly comic tradition of the best-selling memoirs Lit by Mary Karr and Smashed by Koren Zailckas, Drunk Mom is Bydlowska’s account of the ways substance abuse took control of her life – the binges and blackouts, the humiliations, the extraordinary risk-taking – as well as her fight toward recovery as a young mother. This courageous memoir brilliantly shines a light on the twisted logic of an addicted mind and the powerful, transformative love of one’s child. Ultimately, it gives hope, especially to those struggling in the same way.