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Overall a Good Addiction Memoir

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ninety Days?

What's unique among addiction memoirs is that he describes various relapses. One of the most memorable moments is when he was literally about to knock on the door of someone from whom he would get drugs and relapse, when a person from his AA group walked by and convinced him to go to a meeting instead. He was able to avoid the relapse solely through the help of this person. It's a strong example of how addicts need to rely on others to help them.

What about Bill Clegg’s performance did you like?

I always enjoy when the author reads the audiobook. It wasn't particularly memorable, but not bad.

Any additional comments?

Apparently this is a follow-up to a first book he wrote about addiction. I haven't read that one, so maybe it's better to do so.

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it's never easy to tell the truth

it's not easy to tell the truth, but the truth really does set you free. And those in the hearing of your words are set free through your experience.

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  • Sarah
  • Chicago, IL, United States
  • 09-08-12

A very relatable story

What did you love best about Ninety Days?

This is a very relatable story without exaggerations or glamourizations. It shows the mental suffering an addict/alcoholic lives with daily, how consuming addiction is, without being overly dramatic.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Bill Clegg?

Yes, I would listen to another book by Bill Clegg

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, not all in one sitting

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Accurate but awful listen

What did you like best about Ninety Days? What did you like least?

This story is very true to life. Having had my own 90 days, I knew ecactly what he was talking about every minuteBUTIt was awful to listen to the monotone reading...c'mon...have a little emotion in the reading...please..??!!

Would you be willing to try another one of Bill Clegg’s performances?

No way will I endure another performance by this reader. I dont know if I am interested in any other stories because I didnt even finish this one.