An Honest Account of Addiction and Recovery
From staggering into his first meeting for recovery, to the moment he knew another drink would kill him, Beyond Recovery offers an intimate glimpse into the life of an alcoholic. Shawn Langwell gives a front row seat to what it looks like to hit bottom, and the slow process of healing one day at a time.
Through stories that start from childhood, Langwell reveals his painful journey of innocence lost as he grew up in the 1960s surrounded by drugs and free love. He shares about his hippie upbringing in the San Francisco Bay Area, the devastating moment his father abandoned his family, and his role of growing up fast and picking up the pieces. He also shares the shame and discomfort he felt as the child of an absent father, and how alcohol became his escape.
A Raw Look at the Path to Sobriety
In this transparent memoir, Langwell divulges his downward spiral into addiction, his decision to get sober, and the tools he used to help him handle life's tragedies without turning to the bottle. With over thirty years of continuous sobriety, Langwell brings authenticity and hard-won wisdom to every page.
What Readers Will Find
This paperback memoir delivers an unfiltered narrative of one man's battle with alcoholism and his journey toward grace, love, and forgiveness. The book covers the reality of growing up in the counterculture of 1960s San Francisco, the impact of parental abandonment, and the daily work required to maintain sobriety through life's challenges.
Langwell's story serves as both a cautionary tale and a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with substance abuse or supporting someone through recovery. His transparent approach to discussing shame, trauma, and the 12-step process makes this memoir a valuable resource for those seeking understanding of addiction's grip and the possibility of transformation.
