the river

a memoir

This memoir offers an intimate look at the generational impact of alcoholism within a New York family. By documenting his journey through foster care and family shelters, the author illustrates the systemic nature of addiction and trauma. It is both a tragic exploration of a broken childhood and an inspiring blueprint for survival and recovery

"Gut wrenching, inspiring and crushing as only real life can be. A guide out of hell if you're determined to make the journey." - book lover

"Where Has This Great Book Been Hiding?" - bookworm

"Fast-moving, gripping...." - NY Shannon

"... very unlikely and magnificent achievement demonstrates the power of one young man’s will." - Joe Falcone

"ENGROSSING READ” - NGK

"One of the best memoirs I've ever read." - Amy M

"I loved this book. No, I LOVED this book!! It is a tale of sorrowful abuse and then rising from the ashes of a destroyed childhood. It is a true story. So many horrible events the author and his many siblings endured in their childhood. Disturbing, yes, but I couldn’t put this book down. It should be required reading for junior high, senior high and anyone else who feels they’ve been given a rough life. EXCELLENT!"- javajanet

"...wonderfully written, painfully wrought, emotionally fulfilling memoir..." - Kate Donohue

"Brutally Real!!" - Heather M

"Powerful" - Greg Nance

"I literally laughed and cried. Thank you for writing this book." - Amy Corbecky