Mental Illness & Addiction, a Revealing Look in Broken Into One Peace Published by Outskirts Press
Susanna Qua announced today the release of Broken into One Peace, published by Outskirts Press. Qua’s frank disclosure of her troubled past and her carefully described spiritual journey out of it is a model of courage, perseverance and dignity which offers both hope and tangible advice to anyone on a similar path or helping others find that path.
Burnsville, MN, May 27, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The following excerpt illustrates how poignantly the author is able to convey to her readers the confusing task of determining the roots of alcoholism:
“The moment that I crossed over from someone who merely abused alcohol to someone who was addicted is a little unclear. I’d like to say that I drank alcoholically from the moment I picked up a drink. There is scientific research to suggest that there is a physical component to addiction. I believe I am genetically wired to be an alcoholic. Generation to generation, it has existed in my family. Additionally, I learned from my dad how to drink in order to deal with my emotions. If I am angry, I should drink. If there was a bad day at work, drink would solve the problem. If I want to celebrate, alcohol makes the party. All of those little connections over the years formed a way of looking at alcohol from an alcoholic point of view. I don’t blame my parents for the fact that I became an alcoholic. No one put a gun to my head and forced me to drink. However, once I did pick up a drink, I did so strictly for the effect of alcohol. Why would you drink for any other reason? I know social drinkers would try and tell me other reasons, but I simply don’t understand or relate to those reasons.”
Through her own remarkable perseverance and innate sensitivity to the spiritual aspect of life, the author is able to arrive at serenity for herself. Broken into One Peace offers a roadmap for her journey which both inspires and offers the practical steps one can take to arrive at that same peaceful destination.
What people are saying
“When your life breaks you into “pieces” due to family dysfunction, addiction, and bipolar disorder, finding meaning many times leaves you lonely, hopeless, and confused. Take a spiritual journey with Susanna as she deals with her past in vulnerable self-disclosure. With great dignity, courage, and strength, Susanna is broken into a “peace” that passes understanding.”
- Terry Norman, Marriage and Family Therapist
“God is telling his story through Susanna’s life.”
- Michael Curran, ADC-T
Broken into One Peace is available on-line in paperback through Amazon and Barnes and Noble and at www.outskirtspress.com/bookstore for a maximum trade discount in quantities of ten or more.
Format: 5.5 x 8.5 paperback cream ISBN: 978-1-4327-7758-6 SRP: $14.95
e-Book $ 5.00
Genre: memoir/self-help/substance abuse and addiction/religion/Christian ministry
About the author:
Susanna Qua has led three different addiction recovery groups, has been a speaker at various women’s seminars, and also has a weekly blog at www.chemicalrecovery.blogspot.com.
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Author: Susanna Qua
Media Contact: Wendy Hack 952-808-8182, wendy.hack@hotmail.com
Interview Opportunity – Media kits and review copies available on request.
Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd. - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134
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“The moment that I crossed over from someone who merely abused alcohol to someone who was addicted is a little unclear. I’d like to say that I drank alcoholically from the moment I picked up a drink. There is scientific research to suggest that there is a physical component to addiction. I believe I am genetically wired to be an alcoholic. Generation to generation, it has existed in my family. Additionally, I learned from my dad how to drink in order to deal with my emotions. If I am angry, I should drink. If there was a bad day at work, drink would solve the problem. If I want to celebrate, alcohol makes the party. All of those little connections over the years formed a way of looking at alcohol from an alcoholic point of view. I don’t blame my parents for the fact that I became an alcoholic. No one put a gun to my head and forced me to drink. However, once I did pick up a drink, I did so strictly for the effect of alcohol. Why would you drink for any other reason? I know social drinkers would try and tell me other reasons, but I simply don’t understand or relate to those reasons.”
Through her own remarkable perseverance and innate sensitivity to the spiritual aspect of life, the author is able to arrive at serenity for herself. Broken into One Peace offers a roadmap for her journey which both inspires and offers the practical steps one can take to arrive at that same peaceful destination.
What people are saying
“When your life breaks you into “pieces” due to family dysfunction, addiction, and bipolar disorder, finding meaning many times leaves you lonely, hopeless, and confused. Take a spiritual journey with Susanna as she deals with her past in vulnerable self-disclosure. With great dignity, courage, and strength, Susanna is broken into a “peace” that passes understanding.”
- Terry Norman, Marriage and Family Therapist
“God is telling his story through Susanna’s life.”
- Michael Curran, ADC-T
Broken into One Peace is available on-line in paperback through Amazon and Barnes and Noble and at www.outskirtspress.com/bookstore for a maximum trade discount in quantities of ten or more.
Format: 5.5 x 8.5 paperback cream ISBN: 978-1-4327-7758-6 SRP: $14.95
e-Book $ 5.00
Genre: memoir/self-help/substance abuse and addiction/religion/Christian ministry
About the author:
Susanna Qua has led three different addiction recovery groups, has been a speaker at various women’s seminars, and also has a weekly blog at www.chemicalrecovery.blogspot.com.
Local Media Advisory
Author: Susanna Qua
Media Contact: Wendy Hack 952-808-8182, wendy.hack@hotmail.com
Interview Opportunity – Media kits and review copies available on request.
Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd. - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134
http://outskirtspress.com 1-888-OP-BOOKS
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