"Honest, direct, comprehensive, and practical."
--Bestselling author Mary Pipher

"Kelly Madigan Erlandson’s book will help many whoare beginning their trudge on the road to happydestiny."
--Christopher Kennedy Lawford, author ofSymptoms of Withdrawal:A Memoir of Snapshots and Redemption

Already hailed as "a thoughtful and comprehensiveguide to those early, crucial days of sobriety," thisgroundbreaking new book is different from anythingelse on the market. As an alcohol and drug counselorfor more than 20 years who has helped thousands intorecovery, the author does not focus on trying to diagnosethe problem; instead, she compassionately guidesyou through the first 30 days of sobriety--themost crucial part of recovery.

She gives you practical, day-by-day advice forbecoming and staying sober--from removing alcoholand alcohol-related items from your house to pickingthe recovery program that fits your needs.