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No one is immune to tragedy. A close-knit, wholesome Tennessee family suffers trauma at the hands of the drug addiction epidemic that too many face today. Meet Jessica Akhrass, a fearless champion for her brother. Jessica loves her brother so much that she was inspired to work tirelessly to pass pill mill legislation in the state of Tennessee. Jessica Sharp Akhrass reveals the agony, grief, and gut-wrenching details of loving an addict. While she illuminates her personal experience, she encourages anyone affected by addiction to have hope and fight for reform. Emboldened by her love for her baby brother, Jessica passionately led a remarkable and exhaustive campaign to change Tennessee prescription laws and save lives. Readers will empathize with her struggles and rejoice in her successes. This well-written memoir is a must-read for addicts, family and friends of addicts, teenagers, parents, teachers, clergy, counselors, law enforcement officers, and medical professionals.

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"""Sincerely, Addison's Sister, a Memoir is an awesome book . . . It was convicting to me as a legislator about how important it is that I be compassionate, patient, and resourceful for the people who call me with the problems they are facing. . . . I won't forget--for Addison."" --Tennessee Senator Becky Massey The descriptions of Jessica's experience regarding her loss and pain are raw, honest, and compelling. She is a truthful and passionate storyteller."" --Judge Chuck Cerny, Sessions Court, Knox County, Tennessee ""Jessica's book demonstrates how anger can be transmuted as fuel for justice. This book is inspiring, and it takes readers on an emotional journey of sadness, anger, and redemption. Jessica's story should be shared with everyone."" --Dr. James Arthur Williams, author of From Thug to Scholar ""She lived with an addict, she loved an addict, and she lost an addict, but Jessica Akhrass found sense in senseless loss. She found a purpose. Five long years of visceral introspective reflection have brought before you Sincerely, Addison's Sister. Walk through it and live, in vivid detail, the journey a courageous young woman takes. With God at her side, she stands in the gap. This prayerful sister in Christ makes the difference."" --R. R. Stephens MSC, RTC, Clinical Therapist, St. Augustine, Florida ""The love Jessica has for Addison and the way she shares . . . will spread hope to others. [Jessica's] willingness to break down stigma and shame will be comforting to all who read Sincerely, Addison's Sister. [Jessica is] a hero . . . "" --Karen Pershing, MPH, CPS II, Executive Director of Metro Drug Coalition"

Sincerely, Addison's Sister, a Memoir is an awesome book . . . It was convicting to me as a legislator about how important it is that I be compassionate, patient, and resourceful for the people who call me with the problems they are facing. . . . I won't forget--for Addison. --Tennessee Senator Becky Massey The descriptions of Jessica's experience regarding her loss and pain are raw, honest, and compelling. She is a truthful and passionate storyteller. --Judge Chuck Cerny, Sessions Court, Knox County, Tennessee Jessica's book demonstrates how anger can be transmuted as fuel for justice. This book is inspiring, and it takes readers on an emotional journey of sadness, anger, and redemption. Jessica's story should be shared with everyone. --Dr. James Arthur Williams, author of From Thug to Scholar She lived with an addict, she loved an addict, and she lost an addict, but Jessica Akhrass found sense in senseless loss. She found a purpose. Five long years of visceral introspective reflection have brought before you Sincerely, Addison's Sister. Walk through it and live, in vivid detail, the journey a courageous young woman takes. With God at her side, she stands in the gap. This prayerful sister in Christ makes the difference. --R. R. Stephens MSC, RTC, Clinical Therapist, St. Augustine, Florida The love Jessica has for Addison and the way she shares . . . will spread hope to others. [Jessica's] willingness to break down stigma and shame will be comforting to all who read Sincerely, Addison's Sister. [Jessica is] a hero . . . --Karen Pershing, MPH, CPS II, Executive Director of Metro Drug Coalition

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