Saving Bobby

When Renee Hodges invited her nephew Bobby to come stay with her for a few weeks so he could visit a doctor about his back pain she knew he was recovering from an addiction to prescription painkillers. She believed that if he could address his back problems he would have a better chance of staying clean--but she had no idea what a roller coaster ride she was getting on. <p/> Unlike other books about addiction <i>Saving Bobby</i> begins <i>after</i> rehab is over. Told in part through journal entries e-mails and personal recollections this raw honest deeply moving memoir--begun to keep the family accountable--describes the sixteen months that Hodges her husband and their community struggled alongside Bobby as he attempted to successfully re-enter the day-to-day world. Using a holistic and open approach the shame and stigma associated with addiction was lessened--and ultimately Bobby learned he had to save himself. <p/> A gripping and heartrending story of survival <i>Saving Bobby</i> is an essential timely read for those concerned about America's most pressing epidemic.