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I Just Wanted Love
- Recovery of a Codependent, Sex and Love Addict
- Narrated by: Royal Jaye
- Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 07-02-15
- Language: English
- Publisher: A.B.L.E. Counseling Services, LLC
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $14.95
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Publisher's Summary
D.J. Burr is a man on a mission; successful business owner, highly respected psychotherapist, and survivor of a dysfunctional life. At a young age, all he wanted was to be loved, but instead found himself targeted by a sexual predator. D.J. slipped into a life of addiction and clawed his way through broken relationships and seedy sex clubs - looking for love in all the wrong places. D.J. will take listeners on a roller coaster of emotions as he details his search for grace and love.
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- Spudboy
- Idaho
- 07-27-16
Memoir of Growth and Recovery
TARGET AUDIENCE: Anyone interested in growth and recovery, lay persons and clinicians alike. It is easy to follow and engaging.
PROFANITY AND SEX: Appropriate for topic.
STORY LINE: The story of one man’s rise from a dysfunctional childhood. Candid story showing his struggles in his path to wellness.
NARRATOR: Great narrator, poor recording.
OVERALL: Really enjoyed it. I would recommend it to anyone interested in recovery.
“This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.”
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- E. H. Joiner
- Atlanta, GA
- 08-03-15
Interesting Journey - Very Insightful
D. J. Burr's story is a very interesting journey. It's hard to imagine how much strength and courage it takes to survive a dysfunctional childhood, child molestation, and being gay......
The narrator, Royal Jaye, really captures the essence of the various tramatic moments. It's almost like bring a fly on the wall of each experience.
Definitely will be recommending it to friends. It's a great story and performance.
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- SaNa
- 04-03-16
Loved it
Loved it. Nice vocals and phrasing. Held my interest on a topic I don't normally read.
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- Angela Mullins
- Kirkland, WA
- 12-29-15
Revealing and hopeful about the path to recovery
What did you love best about I Just Wanted Love?
This was an easy read, easy to follow book with plain language and understandable situations.
What did you like best about this story?
Easy to follow and relatable to both clinicians and those in/seeking recovery.
Any additional comments?
A memoir that presents a hopeful possibility of what can be when one works hard and owns their recovery, despite setbacks and situations that make the road more difficult.
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- Cjf
- 09-24-16
very insightful
I'm a therapist as well. I would highly recommend this for anyone starting out in any type of recovery program. Especially love and sex addicts anonymous. It is simple easily told. good for anyone who may think 11 or themselves has an addiction problem. Very insightful author explains his background and how far he's come with hope dignity and respect The author explains his life and how is bringing affected his adulthood and addiction very well .. d j. u are amazing. ..
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- lemon_drop
- Central Oregon
- 08-22-16
I expected something different.
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
Someone maybe involved in the 12 step program.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
I can't really answer that.
What does Royal Jaye bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Royal Jaye is a good writer, it just wasn't my type of book.
What character would you cut from I Just Wanted Love?
None.
Any additional comments?
This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom dot com.