The Raw Truth
Addicted to heroin and unable to stop on his own, Brian Storm finds himself sitting on the tracks waiting for a train to come and take his life. But things weren't always this bad for Brian, an aspiring white rapper from Philadelphia who had a good upbringing. In Brian's early teen years, he discovers that drugs and alcohol are the perfect solutions to his low self-esteem issues. Like most addicts and alcoholics, Brian believes that he can stop at any time, so he doesn't see any harm in continuing to drink and smoke weed. What he doesn't know is that with every sip and every puff, he falls deeper into a world of crime and desperation.
The Struggle is a gripping true story that takes you through the life of an alcoholic/addict who hits rock bottom but quickly learns that the more he tries to dig himself out, the deeper that bottom gets. It takes a blessing in disguise for Brian to finally get the help he needs, but when he does, he learns that The Struggle is far from over.
Key Themes
• Radical Honesty
• The Weight of Shame
• Communal Healing
• Second Chances
"A frank and affecting remembrance of personal struggle and triumph."
KIRKUS REVIEWS
"Writing with crisp clarity and power, plus an eye for the telling detail...This searing but wise account of addiction and recovery inspires as much as it harrows."
BookLife
"No punches were pulled in the making of this memoir."
Midwest Book Review
