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New York Times bestselling author Christopher Kennedy Lawford revisits addiction in his latest book, What Addicts Know, this time framing the discussion in an entirely new way--the lessons addiction and recovery offer to those of us who haven't battled addiction. For too long, society has considered addicts as an unfortunate group that faces incredible and unique challenges. The reality is that the challenges of the addict are faced--to a greater or lesser extent--by all of us. In a more is better society, it's indisputable that we've all experienced cravings and denied the truth about our destructive behaviors--traits shared by addicts who've successfully overcome them. What Addicts Know offers the coping and wellness skills necessary to overcome life's obstacles and self-improvement tips for everything from conquering an unhealthy consumption of junk food, to overcoming toxic relationships. These techniques are not just for addicts; they are for all of us. No one until now has related the lessons and life skills that can be drawn from the collective experience of people in recovery from addiction, particularly the ways those lessons or principles can be used by those in the broader non-recovery community. In What Addicts Know, Lawford recounts the inspiring stories and wisdom of recovering addicts, combining them with cutting-edge scientific findings to give hands-on, practical techniques for recognizing unhealthy impulses and managing them. If you're ready to change for the better your habits, your frame of mind, your relationships, your community, and your life, What Addicts Know is the resource that will educate and inspire you along the way.

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"Christopher Kennedy Lawford eloquently explores how the insights offered by recovering addicts can benefit individuals in any walk of life. -- ""Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC's Hardball and New York Times bestselling author"" In What Addicts Know, not only does Christopher Kennedy Lawford help us to heal, but to thrive. As he has consistently, Lawford blazes new trails, guiding and inspiring us. -- ""David Sheff, New York Times bestselling author "" In a way, we're all addicts--addicted to the fears and limited mindset of the world in which we live...Lawford sheds light on how anyone can best achieve...wisdom and inner peace. -- ""Marianne Williamson, New York Times bestselling author and cofounder of the Peace Alliance"" In this revealing and readable book, Christopher Lawford sets out 10 lessons of recovery--drawn from his own struggles and those of others--that can help everyone enhance and enrich their lives. -- ""Joseph A. Califano Jr., founder of The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University"" My patients in recovery have been my professors for more than four decades. Now, Chris Lawford has put this hard-won and uniquely valuable wisdom onto the pages of a magic book. Read it! -- ""Robert L. DuPont, MD, first director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse; second White House drug czar; and author of The Selfish Brain: Learning from Addiction"" Simply reading and seriously considering the list of 10 lessons at the beginning of this extraordinary book will move your life toward wholeness. -- ""Richard Chamberlain, actor"""

Christopher Kennedy Lawford eloquently explores how the insights offered by recovering addicts can benefit individuals in any walk of life. -- Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC's Hardball and New York Times bestselling author In What Addicts Know, not only does Christopher Kennedy Lawford help us to heal, but to thrive. As he has consistently, Lawford blazes new trails, guiding and inspiring us. -- David Sheff, New York Times bestselling author In a way, we're all addicts--addicted to the fears and limited mindset of the world in which we live...Lawford sheds light on how anyone can best achieve...wisdom and inner peace. -- Marianne Williamson, New York Times bestselling author and cofounder of the Peace Alliance In this revealing and readable book, Christopher Lawford sets out 10 lessons of recovery--drawn from his own struggles and those of others--that can help everyone enhance and enrich their lives. -- Joseph A. Califano Jr., founder of The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University My patients in recovery have been my professors for more than four decades. Now, Chris Lawford has put this hard-won and uniquely valuable wisdom onto the pages of a magic book. Read it! -- Robert L. DuPont, MD, first director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse; second White House drug czar; and author of The Selfish Brain: Learning from Addiction Simply reading and seriously considering the list of 10 lessons at the beginning of this extraordinary book will move your life toward wholeness. -- Richard Chamberlain, actor

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Christopher Kennedy Lawford (1955-2018) was the New York Times bestselling author of Symptoms of Withdrawal and What Addicts Know. He worked extensively in Hollywood as an actor, lawyer, executive, and producer.

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