My Name Is Ross: An Alcoholic's Journey

by Ross Fitzgerald

This is a compelling book for anyone suffering from alcoholism, seeking to understand it, or wanting to warn loved ones and friends of its affects. Brutally honest and inspiring, it tells the life story of one of Australia's well-known writers as an alcoholic and his struggle to become and stay sober. Beginning with his first drink at the age of 14, this unique account traces the author’s relationship with alcohol, taking readers on a journey from substance abuse and despair to hope and courage. Both heart-wrenching and enlightening, his chronicle is a strong personal story of triumph over substance abuse that will grip readers from the start. Ross Fitzgerald is one of Australia's most prolific authors, to-date publishing 35 books. They include novels, histories, biographies and poetry.

Genres: Biography

300 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2010

About the author

Ross Fitzgerald AM, political commentator, biographer, novelist, historian and broadcaster, is Emeritus Professor of History and Politics at Griffith University. Professor Fitzgerald is the author of 39 books, including four previous Grafton Everest fictions. His memoir My Name is Ross: An Alcoholic’s Journey, published by New South Books Sydney, is available as an e-book and a Talking Book from Vision Australia.

Reviews

[Terry Stormon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is essential reading for any alcoholic...it is their bible. No one can express what an alcoholic is or how they can recover than a alcoholic themselves. This is such a great and honest expose by Ross

[Ksboydie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting both for the purpose I read it, to gain insight into the world of an alcoholic, and for its discussion of politics and other well known Australian figures. Ross briefly taught at the school I work at!