Rate this book

Dying To Survive (2009)

by Rachael Keogh(Favorite Author)

3.82 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0717144364 (ISBN13: 9780717144365)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Gill & MacMillan

review 1: This book was truly moving, to say the least. Addiction memoirs are typically the same--full of relapses, regret, shame, reflections as to why one becomes an addict. Somehow, they are always different to me though. My brother is a heroin addict, so reading about another addict's story helps me to better understand his. Rachael's story is inspiring; where there was seemingly no hope, she scraped up a tiny bit of faith in herself to finally get clean. Human nature is beautifully flawed. I recommend this book, but do not Google her on images if you have a weak stomach. Her arms (also shown in the book/on the cover) are really gruesome. The future nurse in me, of course, cannot look away. Great book, wonderful story!
review 2: Dying to Survive tells the st... moreory of the authors slide into the life of a heroin addict. This book pulls no punches as the authors bares all to the reader describing the depths of depravity she sunk to feed her habit.This book gives the reader a great insight into the thought process of an addict. Even when she was clean she knew she would sooner or later return to the needle. Her battle with the addiction is just that a battle of heart and mind for control of her life. Rachael makes no excuses for her behaviour nor does she looks for symphony. What she does deliver is an honest look at her life and the events that led to her the needle. If you are looking for a book about addiction and the strength of character needed to rise above it then this is the book for you. It is a well-articulated story of a journey into hell and back. less

Download links for: Dying To Survive

Advertising