Some Are Sicker Than Others
Some Are Sicker Than Others by Andrew Seaward is a debut novel published by Andrew Seaward on April 13, 2012. This 388-page book delves into the lives of three individuals grappling with addiction, whose paths intersect following a tragic event. The narrative centers on Monty Miller, a codependent alcoholic; Dave Bell, a former athlete turned troubled coach; and Angie Mallard, a divorced mother seeking to reclaim her family. Set in a secluded drug rehabilitation center in the Rocky Mountains, the story explores the complexities of addiction and the varying degrees of affliction among those affected.
Readers will find a raw and unfiltered portrayal of addiction, emphasizing the psychological and physiological challenges faced during recovery. The book addresses themes of substance abuse, alcoholism, and the impact of addiction on relationships. Seaward’s writing draws from personal experiences, offering insights into the struggles of those in recovery while avoiding typical clichés associated with the genre. Through its candid exploration of these issues, Some Are Sicker Than Others provides a thought-provoking examination of the realities of addiction and its far-reaching consequences.
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ADDICTION: CUNNING, BAFFLING, & POWERFUL
In this gripping debut novel by Andrew Seaward, the lives of three addicts converge following an accidental and horrific death. Monty Miller, a self-destructive, codependent alcoholic, is wracked by an obsession to drink himself to death as punishment for a fatal car accident he didn’t cause. Dave Bell, a former all-American track star turned washed-up high school volleyball coach, routinely chauffeurs his bus full of teens on a belly full of liquor and head full of crack. Angie Mallard, a recently divorced housewife with three estranged children, will go to any lengths to restore the family she lost to crystal meth. All three are court-mandated to a secluded drug rehab high in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. There, they learn the universal truth among alcoholics and addicts: Though they may all be sick…SOME ARE SICKER THAN OTHERS.
Based on the author’s own personal experience with substance abuse and twelve-step programs, Some Are Sicker Than Others, transcends the cliches of the typical recovery story by exploring the insidiousness of addiction and the harrowing effect it has on not just the afflicted, but everyone it touches. With the harsh realism of Brett Easton Ellis and the dark, confrontational humor of Chuck Palahniuk, Mr. Seaward takes the reader deep inside the psyche of the addict and portrays, in very explicit details, the psychological and physiological effects of withdrawal and the various stages of recovery.
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