Don't Give Up on Me: Shedding Light on Addiction with Darryl Strawberry
Author: Shawn Powell
Publisher: HenschelHAUS Publishing, Inc.
Paperback:
ISBN 10: 9781595985644
ISBN 13: 978-1595985644
Major League Baseball All-Star Darryl Strawberry has triumphed... not only on the baseball diamond, but in life. My brain is broken--Darryl Strawberry
Skillfully weaving Darryl Strawberry's personal story of childhood abuse, anxiety, drug abuse and alcohol addiction, between easy-to-understand explanations and commentaries on addiction from trained professionals--consultants David Blair Miller, PsyD; Rich Capiola, MD; John Picciano, LCSW/MSW; and Ron Dock, CAC--this book provides a basis for understanding and coping with addictions. Presented through the eyes of these specialists, *Don't Give Up On Me* goes beyond a simple memoir, offering hope and a path to healing.
By shedding light on addiction, *Don't Give Up On Me* speaks to all people--from those who are still trapped in the depths of addiction to those who are currently in recovery, as well as to caregivers, parents, friends, and therapists.
This book also stresses the importance of healthy parenting. Childhood feelings of low self-esteem, low self-worth, bullying, as well as emotional and physical pain, can sow the seeds of substance abuse at an early age. Whether the addiction is to alcohol, heroin, or other opiates, gambling, food, or sex--this book shares the hard truths and hopeful messages for anyone impacted by this deadly dilemma.
Review
Addiction is a *runaway train* based on a lost sense of self, one's identity, and lack of empathy for others. Painful memories cause a fear of living and a search for peace through drugs and alcohol. Darryl's feelings of being an ugly, unloved person were based on the terrible physical and mental abuse he suffered as a child.... This book tells the story of Darryl Strawberry and his long journey to recovery (12 years clean). *Don't Give Up On Me: Shedding Light on Addiction* has to be the model for all addicts who have to face their diseases, accept intervention and therapy, and seek out recovery facilities. --Arnold Pusar, PhD --Diplomate in Clinical Psychology, International Psychoanalyst
No one likes the problems we have in this country with the drug epidemic we are experiencing in the world today. I love Darryl's commitment to helping people have a better understanding of how to do deal with this overwhelming problem of addiction through this must-read book. --Brandon Steiner, CEO Steiner Sports
*Don't Give Up On Me* is a powerful book delivering the medical, psychological and personal understanding of addiction through Darryl Strawberry's own personal story. This is a MUST read! --Brian Kilmeade, Co-Anchor, Fox and Friends
About the Author
Shawn Powell has worked in professional sports since 1989 with three different sports franchises: New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, and New Jersey Nets. His storied resume contains lead roles in Strength & Conditioning, Scouting, and the Front Office.
Powell's vast experience in professional sports has enhanced his passion for writing. His first two published books, *Classical Madness* and *August Moon*, were instrumental in jump-starting his writing career. Since 2006, Powell has become a screenwriter and ghostwriter. Powell's first two ghostwriting assignments gained critical acclaim in the Children's Literature genre.
In screenwriting, Powell has had numerous movie scripts optioned in the past eight years, and has been hired to write several sports-related screenplays.