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Children of Alcoholism—A Survivor's Manual by Judith S. Sexias & Geraldine Youchat (1985) Exposes the terrible family secret and draws on interviews with over 200 survivors to share the realities of family alcoholism.  Offers objective, sympathetic advice on how to come to terms with the past and how to seek additional help if necessary.

Joel’s other Mother to the children of Alcoholics. By Dorothy Hamilton (1984) Joel goes to stay with his grandfather for a while because his mother’s alcoholism is creating problems at home.

Young, Sober, & Free. By Shelly Marshall (1978) Tells the stories of 14 young men and women who have struggled with alcoholism and other drug addictions and have found the way out.  Written for young people in the throes of addictions, as well as for their families and friends

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