Writers on the Edge~Review & GA~

Writers On The Edge 

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.

Writers On The Edge is filled with emotional and eye opening stories from people in first person! First person is when they write about themselves, which is often hard to do, especially when it deals with addictions.  As with any addiction, one can never be 100% recovered.  There is going to be a little demon or often real life demon people who try to break ones strength.  After reading quite a few of the various authors stories, I understand how difficult it was for them to sit down and write.  One way I try to get my students to get their emotions out is through writing.  We often do 'Fictional' writing, but I am often encountered with stories that are non-fiction and from his/her own life when we are finished.  I accept it because it is a way for them to get their thoughts and feelings out when their mouths can not express it.  I give great thanks to the authors who used their strength to give others and to provide such a eye-opening read.  Often in the world people say 'those addicts' but really they do not understand the background or struggles that are happening on the inside and outside of that person they are calling an 'addict.'  For all those people I highly recommend reading this book - get out of your colorful world and realize it does include some darkness.  Be sure to visit the authors website for more information and other books!

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