{"product_id":"choosing-life-blue-andrews-9781643880037","title":"Choosing Life: One man's journey through alcoholism and depression to wellness and self-discovery","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFINALIST! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmerican Book Fest Annual Awards \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSILVER AWARD! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNautilus Book Awards\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChoosing Life\u003c\/em\u003e is the courageous and compelling story of Blue Andrews, who fell into debilitating depression and then worked his way back to become stronger than ever. This book is about trial, persistence, discovery, and hope-hope that no matter how dark things get, you can feel better and life can be beautiful. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrews opens by sharing a life that seemingly had it all-family, friendships, career success, material wealth-yet was also filled with trauma, excessive drinking, self-doubt, and suicidal thinking. Through his eye-opening and brutally honest storytelling, he shows what it's like to appear one way on the outside and feel completely different on the inside. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrews then brings us along as he figures out his own recovery journey, during which he finds a level of health he may never have had otherwise. With insight only achieved through experience, he shares his perspectives on alcoholism and grieving, acknowledges the value of accepting support, discusses the importance of discovering self, and unveils what life can feel like after overcoming mental illness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngaging, inspiring, and relatable, this book will be beneficial to anyone suffering the impacts of alcoholism and\/or depression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and recognition for \u003cem\u003eChoosing Life\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving Now, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilver \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNautilus, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilver \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNYC Big Book, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDistinguished Finalist \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Book Fest, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinalist \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational Indie Excellence, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinalist \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReader's Favorite Five Stars \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndieReader Approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue Andrews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1643880039\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781643880037\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Luminare Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/19\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.53d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePW Booklife Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/31\/2022","brand":"Blue Andrews","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44077727777023,"sku":"9781643880037","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_79db7458-4faf-439f-a014-cbea12f2679e.jpg?v=1685471464","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/choosing-life-blue-andrews-9781643880037","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}