Synopses & Reviews
Inspiring true stories of recovery from the high-pressure world of business
They reached the pinnacle of their careers in spite of-or sometimes because of-substance abuse. They struggled with sobriety while striving for success, often risking their professional lives on the road to recovery. Now, with honesty, courage, and insight, they share their remarkable stories.
Michael Deaver, former White House deputy chief of staff, describes his recovery as the single most powerful thing I've ever experienced-even compared to meeting presidents and kings.
Andrew Zimmern, celebrity chef and TV personality, reveals how he applied the principles of recovery to his profession-and that's when my career took off.
Michael Glasser, CEO of Seven Jeans, worked hard and partied harder-until the threat of jail forced him to admit, I needed help.
Walter Yetnikoff, former president of CBS Records, talks about leaving the music industry to find meaningful work that enhanced-and was enhanced by--his recovery.
You'll also hear from James Abernathy of the Abernathy-MacGregor Group, bestselling author William Cope Moyers, and ten other business leaders who found newfound success through the healing power of second chances.
Synopsis
Inspiring stories of businesspeople who have battled andovercome addictionAlcohol and drug addiction is all too common in thehigh-stress world of business. This powerful collectionfeatures 17 inspirational interviews with some ofthe worlds most successful people in recovery--including former White House Deputy Chief of StaffMichael Deaver, former president of CBS RecordsWalter Yetnikoff, celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern, andpresident of the Johnson Institute Johnny Allem.
Synopsis
This powerful collection features 17 inspirational interviews with some of the world's most successful people who have battled and overcome addiction. Interviews include former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Michael Deaver, former president of CBS Records Walter Yetnikoff, and others.
About the Author
Gary Stromberg is a successful businessmanin recovery. He cofounded the music industrys largestPR firm and currently serves on the board of PositiveDirections, a prevention and recovery center in Connecticut.He is also a frequent guest on local and national radio andtelevision shows. He is the coauthor of
Feeding the Fameand
The Harder They Fall.
Jane Merrill is a professional writer.
Table of Contents
Introduction by Rick Moody
1. Michael Deaver
2. Andrew Zimmern
3. Henry Pierce III
4. James L. Abernathy
5. David Dashev
6. Elaine Curl
7. William Cope Moyers
8. Peter Jacquith
9. Michael Glasser
10. Guerin Swing
11. Wiktor Osiatynski
12. Johnny Allem
13. Bill Mitchell
14. Marius Hickman
15. Walter Yetnikoff
16. Dr. Marv Seppala
17. Bob Goodale