Reviews of books about addiction by other authors!
“Bird” by Zetta Elliott, Illustrated by Shadra Strickland. A sensitively told story about an African American boy whose older brother has substance use disorder. His love of drawing and relationships with others in his family help him to cope with his sense of loss.
“Someone I love Died from a Drug Overdose” by Melody Ray. Accidental substance overdoses continue to rise across our country, leaving families at a loss as to how to tell and assist the children that are grieving. This story is an excellent tool for parents and caregivers. Includes a workbook, definitions, some facts and a note to the adult reading the story.
“The Brown Bottle” by Penny Jones. This book is published by Hazelden Publishing. It first came out in 1983, and is appropriate for children aged 2 - 18. It’s about a fuzzy brown caterpillar who gives up his dreams for the lure of the warm glow of a brown bottle. Although this book is for children, it gives a realistically bleak depiction of alcoholism and how it robs people of their lives.