"On several occasions, my daughter (and still my pal) caught me drinking alcohol. She revealed her concerns in little messages that she left on my desk."

[From Chapter Five "Dear Daddy,
Have You Stopped Drinking Yet?" ]

"I was cheering for you every time you beat your addictions and then sad when you were overtaken by them. I could really relate. I feel like I am a compassionate person, yet when I read the book I gained a whole different perspective on the power of addictive substances on our behavior. Very inspirational! It really helped me to be less judgmental."
— Businesswoman and LDS Young Women's President

"I was moved in many ways by your book-from gut-wrenching despair and wanting to yell at you-to elation and wanting to celebrate with you. Thank you for exerting the considerable effort to write it and for your fearless openness and candor. Thanks for caring about everyone else that suffers similar afflictions. I'm certain that I am now equipped to provide better counsel, with more understanding, to my ward family members."
— Businessman and LDS Bishop

"Your book had me riveted. Your life story is fascinating and you write with such honesty. For a non-Mormon, it was also an interesting glimpse into your church. Your ability to relate the true glory and comfort of your faith is inspiring. Your book is terrific. I think you're going to help a great many people."
— Businesswomen and non-Latter-Day Saint from New York

"Words can't adequately describe the feelings generated from vicariously living your experience. Often, I was deeply moved, which required setting the book aside to personally reflect on the feelings generated in order to progress in my own life. I can honestly say that your testimony has touched me deeply and helped me to look at my own addictions of various sorts. The book holds awesome power for those willing to use it as a means to crawl out of their darkness into the light."
— Businessman and non-Latter-Day Saint from Tucson