Broken

My Story of Addiction and Redemption

By: William Cope Moyers, Katherine Ketcham

Narrated by: Katherine Ketcham

Unlike some popular memoirs that have fictionalized and romanticized the degradations of drug addiction, Broken is a true-life tale of recovery that stuns and inspires with virtually every page. The eldest son of journalist Bill Moyers, William Cope Moyers relates with unforgettable clarity the story of how a young man with every advantage found himself spiraling into a love affair with crack cocaine that led him to the brink of death-and how a deep spirituality allowed him to conquer his shame, transform his life, and dedicate himself to changing America's politics of addiction.©2006 William Cope Moyers and Katherine Ketcham; (P)2006 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., and Books on Tape. All rights reserved

Critic reviews

"William Cope Moyers's lucid, measured tale of his own plunge into crack-addled hell [is] frightening in its very realism." -USA Today

"A memoir of a terrible disease and one man's spiritual journey through it . . . that should be read by those who have friends or family members caught in addiction." -The Indianapolis Star

Raw, honest & inspiring!

Most recovery stories don't share how the promises don't always happen quickly, or how long the journey really is, nor discuss the shame surrounding our disease. Deeply thought provoking. Thank you Willuam.

Good listen

A very realistic story of all the ins and outs of addiction. Not specific to all situations dealing with addiction but a good story!

Average story with a lot of introspection

Would you try another book from William Cope Moyers and Katherine Ketcham and/or Scott Brick?

Probably not

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I bought this book because I enjoy hearing the addict's story - the people he met, the crazy situations he found himself in, the mistakes he made, etc... There is a story in this book, but there is also a lot (at least 60% of the book) of introspection and addiction theory. If one is a recovering/current addict, this is a good book to listen to - a lot of AA/addiction theory.

Which scene was your favorite?

As I mentioned above, I enjoyed listening to the author's life story.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Maybe

Any additional comments?

If you are looking for a good addiction story, Tweak by Nic Sheff is probably a better choice. If you buy this book, be prepared for the fact that the author has a message to get across - understanding why people (particularly the author himself) become addicted to drugs and alcohol.

Truly Inspiring

This hit home. I'm also a Greatful Recovering Addict/Alcoholic 8/1/98. Happy, Joyous, and Free! Surrender!

Hope for the addict

I came across this book trying to understand the mind of the addict because my loved is an addict. This book really help me to understand the addict and to surrender and let the addict found the strength with hands off. Really an excellent for any addicted person but mainly dealing with crack cocaine with self or family member and a great book for effective war on drugs in America