Saving Eric by Mary Burns (English) Paperback Book

Description: Saving Eric by Mary Burns Marys nightmare began when her seven-year-old adopted son inexplicably screamed before dinner one night. From that point on, her sons struggle became her struggle. Mental and physical illness, along with drug addiction, turned her life upside down. The love Mary had for her son, though, never waned as she desperately tried to save him from his demons. "Wonderfully written and moving. I cant recommend this book enough to any family who shares the experience of adoption or a struggle with a childs unpredictable, often violent mental health, along with the journey alongside an addiction." * -- Annie Highwater, "Unhooked" "A meaningful exploration of mental illness and addiction - two present-day tragedies." * -- Charles Rubin, "Dont Let Your Kids Kill You" FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Marys nightmare began when her seven-year-old adopted son inexplicably screamed before dinner one night. From that point on, her sons struggle became her struggle. Mental and physical illness, along with drug addiction, turned her life upside down. The love Mary had for her son, though, never waned as she desperately tried to save him from his demons. "Wonderfully written and moving. I cant recommend this book enough to any family who shares the experience of adoption or a struggle with a childs unpredictable, often violent mental health, along with the journey alongside an addiction." * -- Annie Highwater, "Unhooked" "A meaningful exploration of mental illness and addiction - two present-day tragedies." * -- Charles Rubin, "Dont Let Your Kids Kill You" Author Biography Mary Burns is a mother of three, a teacher, and has become involved in addiction advocacy since her sons death. She helped spearhead a walk called Changing the Face of Addiction, to help change the stigma of addiction. She has also brought her advocacy to her local state senator and addressed the New Jersey Senate Budget Appropriations Committee about the need for a change to the addiction treatment protocol. She was honored as an Advocacy Leader in 2017 by the New Jersey chapter of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Details ISBN1645750981 Pages 168 Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1645750981 ISBN-13 9781645750987 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-05-04 Author Mary Burns UK Release Date 2020-05-04 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-05-04 NZ Release Date 2020-05-04 US Release Date 2020-05-04 Imprint Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Publisher Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127201378;

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