{"product_id":"wolf-a-memoir-of-love-and-atonement-paperback","title":"Wolf: A Memoir of Love and Atonement - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarter McNamara\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the award-winning author, Carter McNamara, comes his unique, raw, and compelling story about how, with the love and support of his life partner, he finally overcame his trauma to save his sanity, relationship, and career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book was quite the page turner. I haven't stayed up past 2 a.m. reading in years. It was very well done.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Michael Olesen, adult child of an alcoholic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis partner wanted an open, honest, and trusting relationship with him. As an adult child of an alcoholic (ACoA) and of a drug addict, he refused to confront his painful past. His fear, guilt, and deep-felt shame blocked him from trusting others and sharing himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor children in dysfunctional families or veterans on the battlefield, the traumatized often mistakenly blame themselves for their role in the trauma. This story helps them and their partners to approach recovery and some of the common symptoms of PTSD-denial, detachment, and outbursts of anger-with understanding and without judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exceptionally well-written story also offers a real-life example of how partners can balance life's stressors (including juggling jobs, finances, schedules, and childcare), while working to save themselves and their relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an outstanding piece of work! It grabs your attention. I thoroughly enjoyed it!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Gary Nereson, war veteran and writer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the traumatized, this story can help you to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize the damage to others that you might be causing by not facing your past trauma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart sharing your story in a way that does not inadvertently traumatize your loved ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtone for any damage that your symptoms and defenses might have caused them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a partner, the story can help you to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize symptoms of trauma in your partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet - and keep - a vision of health for yourself in a dysfunctional relationship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssert yourself to get what you need for your own health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the continued growth for you, your partner, and your relationship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarter's memoir is a beautiful and moving story, full of truths and hard-earned wisdom.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Carolyn Holbrook, author of \"Tell Me Your Names and I Will Testify\", winner of the 2021 Minnesota Book Award in Memoir and Creative Nonfiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 302\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52448174965043,"sku":"9781933719405","price":24.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/QTdzY1oyNEJmUEFYN1pmYTZzejZVQT09.webp?v=1759031864","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/wolf-a-memoir-of-love-and-atonement-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}