The Addiction Manifesto

by JR Weaver

I am not an addict and I have no experience of being close to anyone who is, but I think this book should be read by everyone regardless of personal circumstance. It is aimed at helping addicts/recovering addicts to see that there is always hope. There is always help, and there is always a way forward to a better life, for those that want it. Such an inspirational man, who talks openly and honestly about his battle with addiction. He is dedicated to helping others and I take my hat off to him.

For me it gave an insight into the life and mind of an addict I would otherwise have no clue about. I think I will be much more understanding of people in these situations moving forward. It is easy to think, “well, no one forced them to take drugs or drink themselves into oblivion”, but it goes so much deeper than that and we should all be more aware of the hell some people are living and what led them there.

JR Weaver’s story and those of the other recovering addicts who share their stories with us are truly eye-opening and incredibly moving.

I purchased The Addiction Manifesto in July 2021 after featuring the author, JR Weaver, on my blog.

2020 International Book Awards Finalist for Health: Addiction & Recovery
2021 Literary Titan Award
2021 American Writing Award
2021 Royal Dragonfly Book Award
2021 Readers Choice Award

“Some people won’t believe in you, and that’s ok, this journey isn’t about them. It’s about you.”

The Addiction Manifesto has been uniquely designed to provide you with a new perspective on recovery and will show you that anything is possible. In this deeply personal book, JR Weaver has crafted a raw insight into his life and how he’s been affected by substance abuse over the past 20 years. He details his recovery process and how he’s dealt with loss.
With this book he wishes to help people on their journey to recovery. His realistic approach details his journey to try to have a normal life again.

If you’re going through addiction recovery or want to help someone who is… This book allows you to gain a greater understanding of substance abuse and its many challenges.

by Rachael Stewart

This is just the most gorgeous story! I’d have enjoyed it at any time of the year, but it is a special, warm, and cosy read at Christmas time.

I know I’ve said it before, but I will say it again, I love Rachael Stewart’s books. They are just perfect for losing yourself in for a few delightful hours.

As this is book two of the How to Win a Munroe series it features characters I loved from book one, but centres around Aiden Monroe. Aiden took over the family business when his father passed away. He never really had the time to grieve properly and won’t even entertain the idea of a serious relationship. His poorly mother would love to see him settled and happy though. He would do anything to make his mother happy, so he enlists the help of his best friend, Elena. Elena is only too happy to help.

I did want to shake Aiden on occasion. I was totally with the Mums!!

Such a beautiful story with gorgeous (some in more ways than one) characters, set in a beautiful place at the most wonderful time of the year. What is not to love!?

‘YOU WANT ME TO BE YOUR FAKE WIFE?’

In this How to Win a Monroe story, when my best friend Aiden Monroe proposed, all my foolish youthful dreams came true. But the guarded bachelor only wants a temporary fiancée to appease his family. Still, after my recent break-up, spending Christmas with Aiden sounds ideal. We didn’t expect our families’ enthusiasm for our engagement… Nor that we’d be hurtling towards a real Christmas wedding!