Cold Turkey

by David Kessler

“You could kidnap me tomorrow, shoot me up with smack till I'm hooked on the stuff and I could kick the habit, cold turkey!” So brags right-wing, radio talk-show host Milton Swift, accusing “junkies” of lacking “moral fibre” - to the annoyance of drug-addicted brothers Lee and Mark. But when they take up his "challenge" he fails to live up to his boast - and his life spirals out of control. But their victory proves to be a Pyrrhic one, as differences between the brothers come to the fore, forcing them to re-evaluate their lives – culminating in Lee taking a most extraordinary decision. Inspired by the author's real life experiences, this book s a gritty, powerful story about bad boys and the dark side of life.

152 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 2, 2014

About the author

David Kessler David Kessler is the world’s foremost expert on grief. His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a fulfilled life, even after life’s tragedies. His new book is Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. He coauthored On Grief and Grieving and Life Lessons with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and You Can Heal Your Heart: Finding Peace After a Breakup, Divorce or Death with Louise Hay. He is the author of Visions, Trips, and Crowded Rooms, and The Needs of the Dying, praised by Mother Teresa.

David’s work has been featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Business Week, and Life Magazine, and on CNN, Fox, NBC, PBS, and CBS. David has served on the Red Cross Aviation Disaster Team and has volunteed for decades as a Los Angeles Police Department Specialist Reserve Officer. He lectures for physicians, nurses, counselors, police, and first responders and leads talks and retreats for those dealing with grief.

Reviews

[Tracey Lampley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cold Turkey keeps you turning the pages. It places a new spin on drug addiction. At times hilarious, the author placed a premium on characterization, which was uncanny. One is compelled to delve into the characters of the victim and the villains. The plot was brilliant. This book is well worth its price. I recommend this book as it is a five-star read.