From Binge to Blackout: A Mother and Son Struggle with Teen Drinking
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By: Chris Volkmann and Toren Volkmann
Format: Paperback
From: NAL Trade
Pub. Date: July 2006
From: NAL Trade
Pub. Date: July 2006
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2006-08-01
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 432
Ean: 9780451219091
Isbn: 0451219090
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2006-08-01
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 432
Ean: 9780451219091
Isbn: 0451219090
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
ALCOHOL: The number one drug of choice for America's youth.
Throughout his college years, Toren Volkmann partied like there was no tomorrow. And like so many parents, his mother, Chris, overlooked Toren's growing alcohol problem. But when he graduated, Toren realized that he had become a full-blown alcoholic with a college diploma.
Written from the viewpoints of both mother and son, this is a riveting, enlightening, and heartbreakingly true story of a family that was able to confront the fear, pain, and denial that threatened to destroy them-and survive the epidemic of teenage drinking that is putting America's future at risk.
Throughout his college years, Toren Volkmann partied like there was no tomorrow. And like so many parents, his mother, Chris, overlooked Toren's growing alcohol problem. But when he graduated, Toren realized that he had become a full-blown alcoholic with a college diploma.
Written from the viewpoints of both mother and son, this is a riveting, enlightening, and heartbreakingly true story of a family that was able to confront the fear, pain, and denial that threatened to destroy them-and survive the epidemic of teenage drinking that is putting America's future at risk.
USER REVIEWS
"This book should be read by every parent who has pre-teen/teen kids and should be made a mandatory book in every high school. It is a true eye opener and very insperational. "
~ Written on 2008-03-25
~ Written on 2008-03-25
"I bought this book for myself and my 18 year old son to read before he left for college this fall. I read it first and then let him read it. The Volkmann family did a great job of communicating to the reader the dangers of teenage drinking. My son went to numerous parties during high school where alcohol was present. Our son told us about the drinking going on at these parties and I began to realize what a serious problem exists concerning teenage drinking. I hope that many parents will read this book and realize that teenage drinking is not something to be taken lightly. Many parents do not realize what can happen to their teens who take part in this dangerous activity. I encourage any parents of a teen to read this book and then make their teen read it as well and then discuss the book with your child."
~ Written on 2007-10-18
~ Written on 2007-10-18
"I found this to be extremly informative , seeing both sides of bing drinking and the perceptions of the family as well as the Alcoholic. I read this while my son (who also asked for help) was in rehab for his 21st birthday. He is now reading my copy. I found I could identfy with alot of the thoughts/situations as well as the codependent/alcoholic behaviors. As I work on my codependence and my son works on his sobriety I strongly encourage anyone with a teen/young adult afflicted with this disease to read this book."
~ Written on 2007-07-05
~ Written on 2007-07-05
"As a high school counselor and child of an alcoholic I found this to be a great resource both personally and professionally. Your candid account of your journey for information and for recovery has already given me insights to help my students and their parents.
Thank you both, "
~ Written on 2007-05-14
Thank you both, "
~ Written on 2007-05-14
"This book was very educational and informative. A MUST READ for anybody struggling with alcoholism or who has a loved one struggling with the disease. Very realistic and honest."
~ Written on 2007-01-04
~ Written on 2007-01-04