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Jordan P. Barnes is a grateful alcoholic & addict in recovery and Sand Island Treatment Center is his home group. When he’s not sharing his experience, strength and hope through writing or talking story, he enjoys bodysurfing and gardening.
Residing in beautiful Kailua, Hawaiʻi with his lovely wife Chelsea and two sons, Jordan has been sober from all mind and mood-altering substances since August 29th, 2011.
Jordan is a member of the Hawaiʻi Writers’ Guild and his debut book, One Hit Away: A Memoir of Recovery won 2020’s “Best Book of the Year” award from www.IndiesToday.com, was a B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree as well as a finalist in both the 15th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards and the 2021 Independent Author Network Book of the Yea ...more

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Average rating: 4.45 · 766 ratings · 122 reviews · 12 distinct works • Similar authors

	One Hit Away: A Memoir of Recovery 4.43 avg rating — 640 ratings — published 2020 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Late Blight in the Koʻolaus 4.78 avg rating — 37 ratings — published 2023 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bridgetown: A Harm Reduction Novel 4.56 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 2022 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dead Coast (The Shoreline, #1) 4.10 avg rating — 30 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rules to Die By: From Heroin Addiction to Life in Long-Term Recovery and Beyond by Jordan P. Barnes (Goodreads Author) 4.73 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2022 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Sober Year Challenge: A 365-Day Journey of Self-Discovery in Recovery it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stay in the Boat: A Prompt Journal for the Newcomer in Recovery (Book Two) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stay in the Boat: A Prompt Journal for the Newcomer in Recovery (Book Three) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stay in the Boat: A Prompt Journal for the Newcomer in Recovery (Book One) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rip City: A Portland Sob Story 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Q: How did you come to the decision to write your story and publish it? Were you ever concerned about the vulnerability of opening up so deep to the world? Were you nervous at all?

Aloha Rose,

I get this question from time to time, and when I do, I love it because it makes me believe so many of us have our own stories to tell.

Before I can answer this though, I need to distinguish something important: My story isn’t exactly my story, per se, but that of my family who helped rescue me from the throes of addiction to get me the help I so desperately needed. That was the sto

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Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art

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Jordan Barnes liked Daniel Johnson's review of Dead Coast (The Shoreline #1): "What a great first post Apocalyptic book . I was very impressed with the writing. What a great storyline with rich characters. I couldn’t put the book down! My only regret is I have to wait for book 2 in the series. 5 stars I highly recommend!"
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Jordan Barnes liked Helen's review of Dead Coast (The Shoreline, #1): "I have read many post apocalyptic books' but I must say this was so different then most. The reading was fast paced and the characters were very life like. This is a book I highly recommend if you want something different in this genre."
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Jordan Barnes liked Matt Egan's review of Dead Coast (The Shoreline, #1): "Dead Coast and its accompanying prequel are a triumphant entry into the post-apocalyptic genre. The prequel does a great job explaining how the world was destroyed and is recommended before the book. The last 3 members of the family survive on their " Read more of this review »
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