Some Are Sicker Than Others

Andrew Seaward

Apr 2012 · Andrew Seaward

About this ebook

ADDICTION: CUNNING, BAFFLING, & POWERFUL 

In this gripping debut novel by Andrew Seaward, the lives of three addicts converge following an accidental and horrific death. Monty Miller, a self-destructive, codependent alcoholic, is wracked by an obsession to drink himself to death as punishment for a fatal car accident he didn't cause. Dave Bell, a former all-American track star turned washed-up high school volleyball coach, routinely chauffeurs his bus full of teens on a belly full of liquor and head full of crack. Angie Mallard, a recently divorced housewife with three estranged children, will go to any lengths to restore the family she lost to crystal meth. All three are court-mandated to a secluded drug rehab high in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. There, they learn the universal truth among alcoholics and addicts: Though they may all be sick...SOME ARE SICKER THAN OTHERS. 

Based on the author's own personal experience with substance abuse and twelve-step programs, Some Are Sicker Than Others, transcends the cliches of the typical recovery story by exploring the insidiousness of addiction and the harrowing effect it has on not just the afflicted, but everyone it touches. With the harsh realism of Brett Easton Ellis and the dark, confrontational humor of Chuck Palahniuk, Mr. Seaward takes the reader deep inside the psyche of the addict and portrays, in very explicit details, the psychological and physiological effects of withdrawal and the various stages of recovery.

Ratings and reviews

This book was really good... I couldn't quit reading once I started.. but dang the ending really caught me off guard.. and honestly I had to wipe a tear or two from my eyes. It his home... it's hardcore truth and makes you realize that life is short and the choices you make always have consequences... choose wisely!!!

The writer does a great job of crafting intricately despicable characters but in doing so levels out most of the rising & falling action. The scenes are descriptively crafted to the point of bloat. The book seems to want to have a Tesseract finale but falls so woefully short. This is not a novel but a short story stretched well beyond its purpose with filler over plot. Had it trimmed 100 pages, itd be a good read.

Good read, but a lot of repetition in phrasing and word usage. Don't know much about this author and I haven't read many books myself but this book is of novice craftsmanship. I often caught myself wondering if this guy copy and pasted his own work as filler.

About the author

Andrew Seaward is an award-winning author, actor, and screenwriter. He has written and acted in several independent productions including the critically-acclaimed short film, "Drowning", which earned the prestigious Award of Merit at the 2010 Indie Fest. 

Though a chemical engineer by trade, Andrew's true passion in life is helping other addicts and alcoholics on their individual paths of recovery. A recovering addict himself, Andrew understands the viciousness of addiction and the harrowing effect it has on not just the afflicted, but everyone it touches. As a result, he has dedicated his life to removing the unfair stigma associated with addiction by encouraging addicts to embrace their recovery, rather than hiding from it. His brand new blog, Portraits of Addiction, has been creating a lot of buzz within blogging community and was even featured on Word Press' Top 10 Daily Picks. 

Andrew currently resides in Denver, CO, where he is busy at work on his next novel. For more information about Andrew and his projects please visit www.andrewseaward.com