Writers On The Edge offers a range of essays, memoirs and poetry written by major contemporary authors who bring fresh insight into the dark world of addiction, from drugs and alcohol, to sex, gambling and food. Editors Diana M. Raab and James Brown have assembled an array of talented and courageous writers who share their stories with heartbreaking honesty as they share their obsessions as well as the awe-inspiring power of hope and redemption.
I was moved by this book. I could relate to some of the pieces that are in the book. Other pieces I felt my self being opened up to a new side of life. I know many people in my life who suffer from addiction of one type or another so this book really did hit on parts of my life.I am glad that all the writers were able to tell of dark part in there life. This is not a read for the faint of heart.
Diana M. Raab, an award-winning memoirist and poet, is author of six books including Healing With Words and Regina's Closet. She's an advocate of the healing power of writing and teaches nation-wide workshops and in the UCLA Extension Writers' Program.
James Brown, a recovering alcoholic and addict, is the author of the memoirs, The Los Angeles Diaries and This River. He is Professor of English in the MFA Program in Creative Writing at California State University, San Bernardino.
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Disclosure: I received a copy of the book free and my opinions are my own and were not paid for.
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