That Don't Make Ya Bad: A Memoir of Addiction:April Aimee Adams tells the heart-wrenching story of a childhood marred by facial scars, an absentee father, and an overworked, inattentive mother. That Don't Make Ya Bad describes the perilous journey of a scared, overweight young woman as she confronts low self-esteem and a poor self-image. All April seeks is love and acceptance of friends and family, but all she finds is a disheartening routine of bulimia, alcohol, sex, and drugs. In the end, her spirited and determined effort to achieve self-discovery and personal growth brings her the sobriety, stability, and peace she seeks. But the story of April Aimee Adams isn't only about one person, it's about all of us who face difficult circumstances in life. That Don't Make Ya Bad is really about how perseverance and desire can triumph over defeat and addiction. Her uplifting, inspirational story will leave any reader wiser, stronger . . . and crying for joy..April Aimee Adams:When I was twelve, I tried alcohol and marijuana for the fi rst time. By the time I was fifteen, alcohol joined food as my other best friend. When I drank, I forgot my thunder thighs and the scar marring my face. I felt beautiful and confident — but most important, I wasn’t paralyzed with fear over what others thought of me.Chapter Excerpt: Welcome To LifeAfter struggling with addiction for many years, April Aimee Adams turned her life around. She graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2008. Owner of Rodnee Books, LLC, she is soon to publish an autobiography called That Don’t Make Ya Bad: A Memoir of Addiction.Besides writing, April spends her time taking care of her ten-year-old twins. Her main goal in life is to help those who struggle with addiction. She wants to make it clear that people are not their addictions and the true self is still inside them. They are controlled by the monster of addiction, but they can possibly be freed with treatment, which includes self-discovery and personal growth.-------------Personal Note by Anthony M. Wright, Esq.Ms. Adams was sitting near me as I read her life story. It was an interesting experience, almost like reading a person's mind, reviewing her innermost thoughts, and looking through a window into her past. Ms. Adams' candid memoir should help those suffering from addiction to realize they are not at all alone and there is a silver-lining. To look at her now, one would not imagine the prior harshness of her life. Her book does not have a whining tone and though one may feel bad for her various unfortunate experiences, it is written not for one to feel sorry, but for one to learn and appreciate the sorts of situations we all face or endure in life. If you want a near approximation to walking a mile in someone's shoes, read a memoir.For me, the mentions of a Las Vegas I remember as a child (such as the old Wonderworld) conjured memories.
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