Stone, Sly

Summary: "As the front man for the sixties pop-rock-funk band Sly and the Family Stone, a songwriter who created some of the most memorable anthems of the 1960s and 1970s ('Everyday People,' 'Family Affair'), and a performer who electrified audiences at Woodstock and elsewhere, Sly Stone’s influence on modern music and culture is indisputable. But as much as people know the music, the man remains a...

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Publisher / Publication Date: AUWA Books, MCD, Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2023

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 STONE, SLY STO

Summary: Profiles Junior Alcantara, a 34-year-old man recovering from heroin addiction and dealing with the effects of chronic hepatitis C. Also looks at two other recovering addicts with hepatitis C. Medical doctors discuss the realities of heroin addiction and ways of treating it.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2014

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC FIX

Carr, Erin Lee

Summary: "A celebrated journalist, bestselling author, and recovering addict, David Carr was in the prime of his career when he collapsed in the newsroom of The New York Times in 2015. Shattered by his death, his daughter Erin Lee Carr, an up-and-coming documentary filmmaker at age twenty-seven, began combing through the entirety of their shared correspondence--1,936 items in total. What started as an...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2019

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 CARR, ERIN LEE CAR

Galaxy, Jackson.

Summary: Traces the story of the author's relationship with gray-and-white feline companion Benny, relating their shared healing experiences while offering advice on how to promote optimal human-cat bonds.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin 2012

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.8 GAL

Biden, Robert Hunter

Summary: "When he was two years old, Hunter Biden was badly injured in a car accident that killed his mother and baby sister. In 2015, he suffered the devastating loss of his beloved big brother, Beau, who died of brain cancer at the age of forty-six. These hardships were compounded by the collapse of his marriage and a years-long battle with drug and alcohol addiction. In Beautiful Things, Hunter...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Gallery Books 2021

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 BID

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 BIDEN, ROBERT HUNTER BID

Lawford, Christopher Kennedy

Summary: The author of the "New York Times" bestseller "Symptoms of Withdrawal" explores the shift in time and perception from addiction to recovery based on his own experiences and those of other recovered addicts from all walks of life.

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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperLuxe 2009

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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 616.86 LAW

Moyers, William Cope.

Summary: The son of broadcaster Bill Moyers shares his personal battle with alcoholism and drug addiction, describing his privileged childhood, multiple relapses, and rise to a key player at the Hazelden Foundation, an addiction treatment center.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2006

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MOYERS, WILLIAM MOY

Keegan, Kyle

Contents: The history behind Chasing the high -- What to expect from this book -- Crash and rescue -- Above the city, steeped in misery -- Back from the edge -- Substance abuse and addiction defined -- Addiction is a disease -- A hellish journey -- The early days of using -- My not-so-shady past -- A forbidden sip -- One puff leads to another -- My uncertain future -- Heroin -- A rite of passage versus...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2008

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.86092 KEE

Lawford, Christopher Kennedy

Summary: In this candid memoir, Christopher Kennedy Lawford chronicles his privileged yet troubled childhood in Hollywood and his experiences with the famed Kennedy family at Cape Cod and the White House. He also details his adulthood struggle with and recovery from a near fatal addiction to heroin and alcohol.

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Audio 2005

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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 921 LAWFORD, CHRISTOPHER KENEDY LAW

Grinnan, Edward.

Summary: "The editor-in-chief of Guideposts magazine shares the heartwarming story of Millie, his beloved golden retriever, and how she taught him to be a more compassionate person, deepened his faith, and inspired him on his long-term path of recovery from addiction. From the moment his new golden retriever puppy jumped into his arms, Edward Grinnan and his wife, Julee, were in love with her. Edward...

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Animal Pet Grinnan

Hampton, Ryan

Summary: Nearly every American knows someone who has been affected by the opioid crisis. Addiction is a trans-partisan issue that impacts individuals from every walk of life. Millions of Americans, tired of watching their loved ones die while politicians ignore this issue. Where is the solution? Where is the hope? Where's the outrage? Ryan Hampton is a young man who has made addiction and recovery...

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Publisher / Publication Date: All Points Books 2018

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.29 HAM

Lawford, Christopher Kennedy

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Publisher / Publication Date: W. Morrow 2005

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 792.02 LAW