Book Synopsis
Lisa was a bright, beautiful young girl who had all the potential and creativity to be happy and successful. She also had the disease of addiction.
Introduced to alcohol at the age of fourteen, Lisa slipped into a world of addiction and ultimate tragedy. Her struggles and triumphs over addiction are chronicled in this heartfelt story.
Her father, Gary, a recovering alcoholic with over forty years of sobriety, writes candidly about his daughter’s recovery and the fatal mistake that lead to her untimely death. He shares his knowledge about recovery and the greatest myth associated with this disease. Growing up in a family pre-disposed to alcoholism, Gary was able to break the cycle of addiction and offers his insight. He explores the “alcoholic personality” and what can be done to stay sober a day at a time.
Lisa’s Light is for anyone that wants to better understand this disease. For those in recovery, her story is a testament to the seriousness and devastation of a disease that is cunning, baffling, and powerful.