Reflections in Erik's Gym

by John Aschenbrenner

Reflections in Erik’s Gym" is the gritty drama of therapist and family man, John Friede, who is dealing with his recent treatment for alcoholism. Suddenly having to live in a world outside of treatment, he joins Erik’s Gym and finds a stage on which to live each new day. At the gym, at home and at his office and his AA Meetings, John becomes woven into the recovering lives of others, sharing all their issues with addiction in all of its life threatening disguises. "Reflections in Erik’s Gym" plunges readers into the flickering fires of despair, through the fellowship of recovery and out to find a new strength through faith and hard won courage. John discovers real miracles are brought forth by the human spirit in everyday people. This story is for everyone who is in recovery, for those that seek recovery and for the people who love them.

208 pages, Paperback

First published May 26, 2006