Friday, July 1, 2016

Review No. 1


    "Out of the Wreck I Rise" is being published in a little more than two months, and while I'll try not to let the book completely hijack the blog, it is a big deal, at least to me, and I couldn't resist sharing our first review, from the Library Journal. 
     If it seems rather low-key to be excited about, that's their way. I've had them bend me over their knee before—being underwhelmed at what I write is kind of what they do—so this is close to a rave, particularly because it is starred: many libraries automatically buy books that are starred. Anyway, if this is like sharing my kid's report card, apologies. But I had to crow.

Library Journal
 07/01/2016Chicago Sun-Times columnist Steinberg and book editor Bader have compiled this collection of prose and poetry on the subject of addiction to help those who are still struggling or who are in recovery to find solace in the lives of great people who have also battled the disease. The writings are organized along the lines of an addict's journey—when the good times sour, the importance of time, and the power of embracing a new life. The experiences of well-known figures such as Etta James, Sid Caesar, and John Cheever are relayed in their own words, with feeling and lack of pretense. VERDICT Anyone affected by addiction will surely identify with the accounts included here, and thus, not feel alone in times of difficulty. 

8 comments:

  1. This sounds like a great book that will help a lot of people...those that are addicts or recovering addicts, as well as their families and friends.

    LindaB

    ReplyDelete
  2. Congrats, Mr. S. You should be proud.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Congratulations.
    But it's that pie that has my attention!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Well done Neil. It seems your new book will doubtless benefit many, many others.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Congrats Neil, the excitement is just beginning. Can't wait to read it.

    SandyK

    ReplyDelete
  6. I'll say it again: this one is gonna be YUGE!

    ReplyDelete

Comments are moderated, and posted at the discretion of the proprietor.