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A very important and powerful read full of hope and love and music. --Sheldon Kennedy, CM, AOE, OM, sexual abuse awareness advocate and former NHL hockey player I read this book in one sitting. Getting two perspectives on the trauma of abuse, the challenges of addiction, and the journey of recovery is both riveting and valuable. This story is harrowing and honest with touches of humour, but ultimately, it's hopeful. --Joel Plaskett, Songwriter Sean and Andrea have created something unique and special. There is no doubt in my mind their story(ies) will resonate on many levels with many, many people. It is a very, very special read. --Clara Hughes, Olympic gold medallist and Canadian mental health champion For Sean McCann celebrity was, for decades, a disguise, the rock-star lifestyle a performance, all crafted to conceal a shocking secret. His story is a cautionary backstage pass into the reality of self-destruction but, maybe more important, the healing power of honesty. --Linden MacIntyre, Giller Prize-winning author of The Bishop's Man and The Wake

A very important and powerful read full of hope and love and music. --Sheldon Kennedy, CM, AOE, OM, sexual abuse awareness advocate and former NHL hockey player And while McCann's story might sound familiar to some, it is Aragon's account of the highs and lows of living aside an alcoholic that will tug the heartstrings. Speaking with great courage, poise, and purpose, she is a comforting voice for the silent and still-suffering majority. --Celtic Life Magazine (Halifax, NS) Sean and Andrea have created something unique and special. There is no doubt in my mind their story(ies) will resonate on many levels with many, many people. It is a very, very special read. --Clara Hughes, Olympic gold medallist and Canadian mental health champion Their story is heartbreaking at times, but ultimately filled with love and hope. --Winnipeg Free Press (Winnipeg, MB) I read this book in one sitting. Getting two perspectives on the trauma of abuse, the challenges of addiction, and the journey of recovery is both riveting and valuable. This story is harrowing and honest with touches of humour, but ultimately, it's hopeful. --Joel Plaskett, Songwriter If One Good Reason has an underlying message, it is one of hope. It takes us through some truly dark days for both, ending up on the other side where they're stronger and more resilient for having survived. --Gonzookanagaon.com (Kelowna, BC) For Sean McCann celebrity was, for decades, a disguise, the rock-star lifestyle a performance, all crafted to conceal a shocking secret. His story is a cautionary backstage pass into the reality of self-destruction but, maybe more important, the healing power of honesty. --Linden MacIntyre, Giller Prize-winning author of The Bishop's Man and The Wake

""A very important and powerful read full of hope and love and music."" --Sheldon Kennedy, CM, AOE, OM, sexual abuse awareness advocate and former NHL hockey player ""And while McCann's story might sound familiar to some, it is Aragon's account of the highs and lows of living aside an alcoholic that will tug the heartstrings. Speaking with great courage, poise, and purpose, she is a comforting voice for the silent and still-suffering majority."" --Celtic Life Magazine (Halifax, NS) ""I read this book in one sitting. Getting two perspectives on the trauma of abuse, the challenges of addiction, and the journey of recovery is both riveting and valuable. This story is harrowing and honest with touches of humour, but ultimately, it's hopeful."" --Joel Plaskett, Songwriter ""Séan and Andrea have created something unique and special. There is no doubt in my mind their story(ies) will resonate on many levels with many, many people. It is a very, very special read."" --Clara Hughes, Olympic gold medallist and Canadian mental health champion ""Their story is heartbreaking at times, but ultimately filled with love and hope."" --Winnipeg Free Press (Winnipeg, MB) ""For Sean McCann celebrity was, for decades, a disguise, the rock-star lifestyle a performance, all crafted to conceal a shocking secret. His story is a cautionary ""backstage pass"" into the reality of self-destruction but, maybe more important, the healing power of honesty."" --Linden MacIntyre, Giller Prize-winning author of The Bishop's Man and The Wake ""If One Good Reason has an underlying message, it is one of hope. It takes us through some truly dark days for both, ending up on the other side where they're stronger and more resilient for having survived."" --Gonzookanagaon.com (Kelowna, BC)

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Born on May 22, 1967, in Carbonear, Newfoundland, Séan McCann rose to fame as a founding member of the multi-million-selling folk group Great Big Sea. Today Séan is a renowned mental health, addiction, and recovery advocate who continues to sing and share his story of surviving twenty-five years of alcoholism that once masked a dark secret of childhood abuse at the hands of his trusted family priest. Visit seanmccannsings.com. Andrea Aragon is the daughter of a Vietnam War veteran and the fiercely loving mother of two growing boys, two indifferent cats, and two bad dogs. She is still married to her second husband, Séan.

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