The Way Up and Out: Recovery from Alcoholism and the Al-Anon Companion Book

Having been ship wrecked by the sea of alcoholism, Rosebud hits rock bottom and lands in the Cocoon where she makes astounding discoveries by finding the Twelve Steps. On an island far away Meggy Snail and Miranda Starfish hike to a mountain top where they converse with the Talking Tree of Hope, spend nights under the stars and attend a camp fire meeting filled with colorful characters. Rosebud later discovers treasures beneath the sand in ribbon wrapped boxes. The difficult subject of alcoholism is illumnated in a new and creative way through fantasy creatures and their separate journeys. The second section of the book gives insight into the Al-Anon program through the author's personal journey. Not only are meetings discribed but her lessons learned may help the reader look within. In a world where there is so much misunderstanding of the disease RECOVERY: THE WAY UP AND OUT entertains as well as informs. The personal experiences of the authors show that Hope and Recovery are possible