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What can I say about a book that is alternately horrifying and hilarious? Jim Spina's book is just that. Beautifully written, it's a tale of his enslavement to alcohol from a very early age. He expresses the excitement and joy he felt with his first experience with alcohol at his sister's wedding. The day he met The Stranger. Spina's personification of alcohol as The Stranger brings the entire story to life. The Stranger is the little voice in your ear, urging you to "Go ahead, have another drink. You deserve it."While the addiction did not stop him from achieving great heights in his career or monetary success, one wonders what heights he would have reached without it. That's the amazing part of this story - that, and the fact that he lived to tell about it.Fortunately, he eases the horror of his final dance with death through intermittent bits of comic relief, some not so funny as he makes them seem with his sarcasm and acerbic wit. This is not a book that lectures. It takes you into the life of young Jim Spina where you experience his youthful insecurities, his later service on a nuclear submarine and finally his great business achievements. All the while he was hiding his terrible secret, formulating drinking algorithms to ensure that he stopped drinking early enough that his bloodstream would be clear of alcohol by morning; slipping into the office bathroom to vomit blood into a baggie before returning to a meeting. This is the story no one hears, no one knows. And it's gut-wrenching.Spina will make you laugh out loud, cringe at his self-deprecating humor and recoil at what alcohol does to the human body. The unending despair he felt, the repeated abstinence followed by relapse, the multiple hospitalizations were not enough to enable him to walk away from the demon,The Stranger, who was slowly sucking the life from him. It was only divine intervention, a near death experience that changed him. This is a must-read story for those who are or know an alcohol abuser or an addict. It will stay with you for a long time because The Stranger is just around the corner, lurking and waiting. Just for you.Denise C., author and publicist "Alcoholism is more enigmatic than professionals assert in treatment. Spina sheds light on the complicated,disputed nature of the fatal affliction, and its relationship to the human condition. He bares his soul, exposing his struggle for meaning, and gently invites the reader to discover their purpose."-A.H.  "I am glad I went to your website and received the first few pages of your book. I have followed you on Facebook and can say that you look "happy"and "content".  I am at an interesting point in my career and personal life and look forward to learning from your book." -E.S. "I compliment you on dealing with this issue and wanting to help others. I have my issues, as well. And it seems that too many homes live in this stressful situation. Thank you."-D.S. "...a thought provoking and enjoyable read, interlaced with much humor. This book will likely change your views on alcoholism by exposing it as more lethal and destructive than the neat bundles that professionals, counsellors, rehabs and its victims have contained it within."-J.C."I have always had great respect for your nuclear savvy, ability to analyze and improve how things get done, and sharing ideas with professional colleagues. I was unaware that you were struggling so long. Let me say that your story is worth sharing, it brings inspiration and hope to so many that are in various places on similar journeys."-LG "I hate to bug you, but I am mesmerized by your story. Please let me know when the book is available! -T.W."This is soooooo very awesome, Jim! I can't wait to buy your book when it comes out in April!"-V.B."Jim, would you be willing to talk to the A------ S----- about your book? We are a group of Italian men that meet the fourth Tuesday of every month in Timonium for dinner and culture."-M Empty

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From the Author

I'm a recently retired Nuclear Physicist. My tongue-in-cheek humor permeates my entire being and life. It needs to. Without humor, much of my life would unfortunately look simply like a Greek tragedy. At least it's a comical Greek tragedy.Fortunately, humor makes for a better memoir, and it may well make a better movie, in case some sick bastard wants to make a movie from my book. A comical horror movie doesn't sound like it would draw crowds.I have a B.S in Physics from the State University of New York (graduating Magna Cum Ego), and a M.S from the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, earned at their Applied Physics laboratory in Laurel, MD.I served as an Officer aboard a US Navy nuclear powered submarine, earning two Navy Achievement medals, my most prized one reading, "Lt. Spina has surprisingly demonstrated the ability to manage his perpetual folly and avoid mistakes which otherwise could have deployed nuclear warheads." (That's apparently a big deal.)Basically, just avoiding doing this.After my patriotic service, serendipity led to an Honorable Discharge from the US Navy. Jobless, I joined the commercial nuclear energy workforce, (somehow) progressing in my career to become the V.P. of two large nuclear power facilities, ultimately becoming the company's VP of Corporate Nuclear Operations. Wisely, I demonstrated the same invaluable NAVY skills throughout my skyrocketing career, never melting down a nuclear reactor under my tenure. Not on my watch. (That's worthy of mention.)After retiring as a Corporate Executive of a Fortune 500 company, I diligently committed myself to sit on my derrière, and reflect upon my deliriously fantastic life and career. Unfortunately, a "situation" occurred which rudely and viciously disrupted my long awaited, ponderous reflective time to myself. I reluctantly decided afterwards, with some encouragement, to write a book about it.I completely underestimated the effort of writing a book.Particularly this book.Writing a memoir is precisely what well-recognized author Mary Karr proclaims it to be: "Nobody I know who's written a great one described it as anything less than a major-league shit-eating contest."Amen, Mary.Additionally, since ignorant stigma has characterized my topic as shameful and cringeworthy, confession makes it the hardest of subjects. But I figured, "No one is going to buy this book anyway, so how much of an outing of my secret will it really be? Realistically, if my whole family buys one, (which they won't) that's four, plus the ten I'll buy myself - that's fourteen books total, and I'm 72% of the market."If any of you are thinking about writing a book to aid in your recovery from trauma and help others, don't. I highly discourage it.Hire a psychiatrist, an astrologer or start practicing yoga and meditation. Afterwards, become a Life-coach to help others (for a nominal fee), sharing your wisdom and keen insights. Damn, I wish I'd done that. That would have been fun, lying on a couch, spinning a wistful yarn about some dubious, terribly damaging childhood trauma and the cruelty of an unjust society. Stretching out on the floor and pretending to achieve Nirvana, while jamming in my head with my ear pods blaring "Stairway to Heaven" would have been magical.But no, not me. Always the hard way.A good friend told me, "Jim write a book. You must write a book. It's an amazing story, so horrific, so painful for you."Hmmm. Bastard. I still resent him for that advice. In his defense, who do you go to for sage counsel with, "Dude, I totally F'd up my life, everybody thinks I'm an asshole, and I've lost all meaning and purpose in being here. Any thoughts?"A book was probably a good idea, now that I think about it.I'm not a self-appointed teacher, guru or divine prophet, destined to go forth and educate the lost masses on the deep mysteries revealed to me. I didn't title the book How I Became Holy Spirit Junior, Anointed to Free People from their Quiet Lives of Desperation.I'm just grateful that my insatiable 41-year obsession, compulsion and desire to drink has been lifted. I hope this book in some small way, inspires and offers hope to those still suffering. If by no other way than a reader committing to himself, "No way in hell am I going to do what that asshole did. Holy shit."I would really like to do more writing, (not of the "throw yourself on a flaming bamboo spear, goring yourself to death" genre). I have a dozen damn hilarious books in me on different topics, all rife with satirical humor, ranging from "What I Learned in The Military" to "Save Yourself for Your Future Spouse." I'm praying not to get typecast into "The Ex-drunk Who Almost Killed Himself Boozing for Forty Years" author. I'm out of books on that. Once is more than enough on that topic, so I'd be a shamed and outcast one book author.In the meantime, I intend to start enjoying my retirement and serenity. I intend to write, as well as broaden my perspective of this huge world through extensive travel. I'm a fan of growing by embracing the radical change of the unknown. I'll journey to obscure, even unchartered territories equipped with clean water, modern plumbing, electricity for my five USB chargers and the Internet.I love reading as well. I enjoy books on science, history, philosophy, psychology, spirituality and Meta-Physics.(I threw that last topic in there - It's the best damn topic in the intellectual world. Though completely undefined, somehow it makes people who embrace it sound brilliant, informed, spiritual and reflective. Just check it out on Twitter.)Oh, saving the best for last, I live in Maryland and truly enjoy quality time with my two adult and (hugely) successful daughters and my four gifted grandsons.I hope you find something of value for you on this website. If you just need a laugh, enjoy reading a blog.I'm a recently retired Nuclear Physicist. My tongue-in-cheek humor permeates my entire being and life. It needs to. Without humor, much of my life would unfortunately look simply like a Greek tragedy. At least it's a comical Greek tragedy.Fortunately, humor makes for a better memoir, and it may well make a better movie, in case some sick bastard wants to make a movie from my book. A comical horror movie doesn't sound like it would draw crowds.I have a B.S in Physics from the State University of New York (graduating Magna Cum Ego), and a M.S from the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, earned at their Applied Physics laboratory in Laurel, MD.I served as an Officer aboard a US Navy nuclear powered submarine, earning two Navy Achievement medals, my most prized one reading, "Lt. Spina has surprisingly demonstrated the ability to manage his perpetual folly and avoid mistakes which otherwise could have deployed nuclear warheads." (That's apparently a big deal.)Illustration of navy man riding on a torpedo.Basically, just avoiding doing this.After my patriotic service, serendipity led to an Honorable Discharge from the US Navy. Jobless, I joined the commercial nuclear energy workforce, (somehow) progressing in my career to become the V.P. of two large nuclear power facilities, ultimately becoming the company's VP of Corporate Nuclear Operations. Wisely, I demonstrated the same invaluable NAVY skills throughout my skyrocketing career, never melting down a nuclear reactor under my tenure. Not on my watch. (That's worthy of mention.)

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Product details

Paperback: 462 pages

Publisher: Tom Bird Retreats, Inc. (October 2, 2018)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1627472673

ISBN-13: 978-1627472678

Product Dimensions:

6 x 1 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review:

4.9 out of 5 stars

13 customer reviews

Amazon Best Sellers Rank:

#1,393,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

This (beautiful, and rather large) book has everything Spina set out to deliver:- Horrifying accounts of an intimate relationship with alcohol as a young man from a family with their own skeletons- Riding the cock-sure rocket to the top as a distinguished nuclear physicist - fueled by alcohol- Hilarious, self-deprecating stories of countless very bad decisions, and escapades - again fueled by alcohol- Becoming a continuous relapser and his body warning that the end is coming were finally taking him out physically- Reaching the absolute bottom...a dramatic, spectacular death- Sweet redemption - once again - and his ultimate surrender....and changing. EVERYTING.- In the end, desiring to turn this journey into something that could help another.Bought 5 extra copies for Christmas presents for people I think would benefit from reading it (with issues themselves or loved ones of alcoholics - myself included). I also love that the proceeds are donated to a rehabilitation house close to where Spina lives.

Hard to believe this is a first time author. Explores an area many know and few understand. I really like this very bright accomplished guy. He strongly reminds me of a long-time friend who died after destroying his liver transplant. Which leads me to the fatal flaw I had a hundred discussions with him about. This is the impossibility of controlling the consumption of alcohol once you know it's killing you. The fatal flaw is you have to have that drink. This is positively disproved by the undeniable fact that if a man with a gun was always with you who would kill you if you started to drink or be killed himself, you not only wouldn't take that first drink, after a while you wouldn't want to. You are in control-PERIOD. The sooner you realize that, as the author finally did, the sooner you stop killing yourself.

Having dealt with alcoholism with friends and family I found this book an honest look at a hard subject. The author uses humor to ease the pain and the journey into a hard truth and a fact of life problem that touches many. The book seemed a bit hard to follow at first, but it is a good read that I would recommend for all.

Fasten your seat belt. This is vivid and full-on from the start to the finish. And you do want to know how it ends. The hospital accounts are so real you can almost smell the antiseptic, and hear the monitors.This gives a real life view of the depth the desease of alcohol can take us, and the damage it does physically, mentally and to the family, when bleeding out becomes part of the program.Not for the faint of heart. Ultimately carries the Message of hope. My full respect goes to the author for telling the story and donating the Profits to the Samaritan House to pay that hope forward to other suffering alcoholics.Kirk N. RHA

Not going to sugarcoat it; this book is a hard read at times.Jim's narrative voice is clever, witty, and never takes himself too seriously as he recounts this widespread affliction and its affects on his life and relationships. His descriptions of the many tactics used to disguise the damage to his organs and his body's subsequent degradation are both impressive and gut-wrenching.Aside from Jim's incredible story, this book presents a larger mission: to broach the conversation on alcoholism.Chances are that you have a relative, a friend, a coworker that has been touched by alcoholism. Not to get too personal, but to drive my point home, I never got to meet my paternal grandfather because of the Stranger. I had always heard stories about him and constantly wondered why he couldn't just stop. Why could he just not drink? Didn't he love my mom or my aunt and uncles?This book started the process to help put those thoughts at peace.

Prior to reading Mr. Jim's book my favorites on this subject were by Russell Brand and Pete Hamill. Jim is now grouped with some very high steppers. The book is an immense chronicle equally funny and disturbing. It took resilience and courage to lay it out there. The new-breed alcoholics need to read this in order to answer the question "just how bad can this get". Success is one thing and the pain of hitting rock bottom is another. Redemption must be so very rewarding and is well-earned in this case. Great book SBM

An enthralling story that will make you laugh and cry. But leaves you with hope that it is possible to survive even a deadly demon such as alcoholism. Jim's story was told from beginning to end with wretching detail with his only purpose to give inspiration and hope to anyone suffering with this disease. Well done!

Jim - Just finished your book - I couldn’t put it down. Thanks for writing something so personal and honest. There are so many of us who have similar stories in our families, and this is the first account I’ve read that I could vividly feel the fight going on between the disease and the person in the grips of it. - M Jones

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