Serenity: A Memoir: Happy, Joyous, and Free

by Lela Fox

I thought I’d found Nirvana. Lela Fox was the queen of sobriety, the alpha of AA, superhero of the 12th step. Peaceful at last, I believed Dude would bring me the devoted partner I’d craved from Day One.And he did. I didn’t know how quickly it would happen or how bizarre it would become. This is the final stop in my rollercoaster story; eighteen years of sobriety when my emotions exploded and my dreams were dashed. The a happy-but-not-sappy transformation when I kicked ass to beat the last obstacle in my sobriety. Gil. With as much denial as in my drunken days, I couldn’t see the truth.I put on a pretty good show; nobody knew I had a sideline wish to die. Something had to change – and it was up to me to change it. I escaped, and Lifetime #9 began with the bumps and bruises desperation brings. Living a pauper’s life finally broke my pride, and my emotions leveled. This long and topsy-turvy life became calm. But I wasn’t finished yet. The Powerless series is a memoir told as a story; a story so twisted that it took seven books to reveal it all. Buckle in for another race through hilarity, stupidity, and drama. This is the shattering end of my zany story about getting drunk, getting sober, and the quest for grace.

367 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 12, 2020

Reviews

[Mags · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wasn't sure how I felt about this book even halfway through. But by the end I was rooting her on and happy for her. Lela Fox shares her journey of sobriety, mental health and disability with an honest eye to her own growth and stumbles. Worth the read for sure!

[Jeanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed series so much! I was drawn to it in search of books to help me better understand alcoholism. My 66 year old alcoholic brother had committed suicide just a few months prior. I have learned a lot about the disease of addiction through this series. It was well written and so readable. Ms Fox went through so many experiences that were just heartbreaking. I feel like I will refer to these books in the future as I have tons of stuff underlined in them. Had a real impact on me.

[Corinne Cepeda · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a life!!!

I started the first book and couldn't put it down. Same with all the rest. You won't always like Lela Fox, and you may downright hate her, but no one can deny the incredible turn-around and resilience she owns. I'm so glad she listened to her friend who urged her to write her first book.
I discovered that in many ways, I'm just like Lela. And in her sobriety, I now have hope that I can start the same journey. Thank you Lela!!!

[Karen Parker · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Addicting “

As a recovering alcoholic, over six years of sobriety!, I couldn’t put these books down. I binge read all of them in a few days. However, I was distracted and disappointed with the poor editing! Glaring typos were a distraction. The story is compelling and it reminds me of the importance of sober living.

[Melanie Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the whole series

I felt like you wrote my story. Thanks for being so vulnerable with yourself! I loved it the whole way through!!