About this title: Rarely has a public figure addressed such difficult, intimate issues with such courage and bravery. In a moving, passionate memoir, former Senator George McGovern recalls the events leading up to his daughter Terry's death as a result of alcoholism. What McGovern learned from Terry is an unforgettable, poignant tale certain to engender controversy and compassion. of photos.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Villard Books
Date Published: 05/1996
ISBN-13:9780679447979ISBN:0679447970
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Very Good, In very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Contains: Illustrations. read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Villard
Date Published: 1996-05-14
ISBN-13:9780679447979ISBN:0679447970
Description: Good. Past Owner Smoked. DJ Scuffed & Edgeworn. Light Shelfwear Overall. Edgewear. Erasures on first page. No Marks in text. c23s01. read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Villard
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780679447979ISBN:0679447970
Description: A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Dust Jacket has some edgewear present. -, Hard Cover, Very Good / Very Good. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Villard
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780679447979ISBN:0679447970
Description: A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Dust Jacket has some edgewear present. -, Hard Cover, Very Good / Very Good. read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Villard
Date Published: 1996-05-14
ISBN-13:9780679447979ISBN:0679447970
Description: Good. A former library book in protective mylar cover with the usual library markings. (Even though we list all former library books as only good, most are Good+ or VG condition! ) No writing or highlighting noted inside. Most books have only expected handling, reading, shelving wear. read more
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Ex-library. previous library hardcover with dustjacket; plastic over cover, no marks or writing within text; typical library stamps/stickers/marks within text and on plastic cover; solid binding; VB62. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
"The book is most effective when he reprints entries from Terry's diary and from the logs at her various treatment facilities. Four stars for writing and clarity but five for bravery: I would call this a must-read for anyone trying to understand the monster that is alcohol addiction."
"George McGovern wrote a very touching book, as a Father of a Daughter Terry who was is an alcoholic.According to "the Big Book" published by AA, Alcoholism is a cunning and baffling disease even though the body cannot tolerate it, yet it craves alcohol. Addicts will get their fix no matter how, or care whom they hurt, it is a very selfish disease. It is an extremely sad story, of a sad life,about a person who did not want for anything, written by a Father who is searching for answers,and how much responsibility should he accept for this wasted life of a Daughter he dearly loved. I believe he could write until all paper supplies ran out. He nor his Wife or Family are not responsible for what happened to Terry. Perhaps one day there will be a miracle non additictive medicine, right now I believe that total abstinence from alcohol as AA suggests is the only route to go. It is good to see that by writing the book Senator McGovern experienced some healing. Setting up a foundation specifically geared to alcoholism and the problem of relapses, for those who earnestly try to stay sober, is to be applauded."
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