
Broken
My Story of Addiction and Redemption
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Scott Brick
Today, William Cope Moyers has been sober for 12 years. He is the vice president of external affairs at the Hazelden Foundation in Minnesota, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people recover from alcoholism and other drug addiction. He uses his own experiences to carry the message about addiction and recovery into the public arena, and he reaches out to addicted people and their families who need help.
In Broken, Moyers tells the story of a love affair with alcohol and crack cocaine that led him to the brink of death over and over again. A harrowing account, it paints a picture of a young man with every advantage who found himself spiraling into a dark abyss. Battling shame and self-doubt at every turn, the author finally emerges into the clear light of recovery as he dedicates his life to changing the politics of addiction. He urges others like himself to speak out and battle against the stigma that keeps many addicts from seeking recovery. Moyers' story is a missive of hope for millions of Americans struggling with addiction, and an honest and inspiring account that is both wrenching and ultimately redemptive.
©2006 William Cope Moyers and Katherine Ketcham (P)2006 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., and Books on Tape. All rights reservedListeners also enjoyed...




















Critic reviews
"William Cope Moyers's lucid, measured tale of his own plunge into crack-addled hell [is] frightening in its very realism." (USA Today)
"A memoir of a terrible disease and one man's spiritual journey through it ... that should be read by those who have friends or family members caught in addiction." (The Indianapolis Star)
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Raw, honest & inspiring!
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Hope for the addict
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Excellent story about redemption
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Good listen
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Would you try another book from William Cope Moyers and Katherine Ketcham and/or Scott Brick?
Probably notHow would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
I bought this book because I enjoy hearing the addict's story - the people he met, the crazy situations he found himself in, the mistakes he made, etc... There is a story in this book, but there is also a lot (at least 60% of the book) of introspection and addiction theory. If one is a recovering/current addict, this is a good book to listen to - a lot of AA/addiction theory.Which scene was your favorite?
As I mentioned above, I enjoyed listening to the author's life story.If this book were a movie would you go see it?
MaybeAny additional comments?
If you are looking for a good addiction story, Tweak by Nic Sheff is probably a better choice. If you buy this book, be prepared for the fact that the author has a message to get across - understanding why people (particularly the author himself) become addicted to drugs and alcohol.Average story with a lot of introspection
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Truly Inspiring
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Would you listen to Broken again? Why?
I wouldn't. But that's just me. This is an exceptional book, however, there seems to be many more that I haven't read. Its a "time and Newness thing" for me.What other book might you compare Broken to and why?
Crash and Burn. The story of how it was, what happened and what its like now from high profile (actors, in the news celebrities) Which I have found out the only difference between them and me is money. Take away the money and we addicts are all the same on the inside, where we are sick.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
NoAny additional comments?
Very sincere addict.Just like being there.
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Amazing
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Powerful
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Amazing story
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