
the river: a memoir


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The impact of alcoholism on a New York family is described through the eyes of a young boy. The boy’s journey through a series of traumatic experiences, family shelters, and foster homes illustrates the insidious mechanism of addiction and how it propagates from one generation to the next. His struggle to survive is a story of brokenness, heartache, and hope.
Publisher : Independently published
Publication date : October 2, 2018
Language : English
Print length : 265 pages
ISBN-10 : 1724083627
ISBN-13 : 978-1724083623
Item Weight : 9.5 ounces
Dimensions : 5 x 0.6 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #479,583 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #254 in Child Abuse (Books) #319 in Dysfunctional Families (Books) #3,602 in Memoirs (Books)
Customer Reviews: 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,627) var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
Customers say
Customers find this memoir captivating and well-written, describing it as an incredible story of survival and perseverance that highlights the emotional roller coaster of an individual’s life. The book is inspirational, lending hope to readers, and customers praise its amazing determination and resilience. While many find it engaging, some mention it was hard to keep interested.
