The Big Fix, Tracey Helton Mitchell
The Big Fix, Tracey Helton Mitchell
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The Big Fix
Hope After Heroin

Author: Tracey Helton Mitchell

Narrator: Tracey Helton Mitchell

Unabridged: 6 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Seal Press

Published: 03/07/2017

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

After surviving nearly a decade of heroin abuse and hard living on the streets of San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, Tracey Helton Mitchell decided to get clean for good.

With raw honesty and a poignant perspective on life that only comes from starting at rock bottom, The Big Fix tells her story of transformation from homeless heroin addict to stable mother of three—and the hard work and hard lessons that got her there. Rather than dwelling on the pain of addiction, Tracey focuses on her journey of recovery and rebuilding her life, while exposing the failings of the American rehab system and laying out a path for change. Starting with the first step in her recovery, Tracey re-learns how to interact with men, build new friendships, handle money, and rekindle her relationship with her mother, all while staying sober, sharp, and dedicated to her future. A decidedly female story of addiction, The Big Fix describes the unique challenges faced by women caught in the grip of substance abuse, such as the toxic connection between drug addition and prostitution. Tracey’s story of hope, hard work, and rehabilitation will inspire anyone who has been affected by substance abuse while offering hope for a better future.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah on March 20, 2016

disturbing but hopeful we have a young woman in our family who has been struggling with heroin addiction for about five years now. after I heard Tracey interviewed on Fresh Air, I immediately bought this book. Tracey's story gives me hope that our niece will some day be free and healthy.......more

Goodreads review by Joyce on May 28, 2016

Many things recommend this book. First, unlike most addiction memoirists, Tracey Helton Mitchell doesn't spend 90 percent of the book describing the hell her life was on heroin. She makes it clear it was hell and gives us enough to get the general idea but then she spend more than half the book desc......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on July 18, 2016

I wanted to read this book after I saw an interview with the author. I found her to be very courageous. The book was very hard to read at times due to its subject matter. Overall an eye opening and powerful story of determination and self acceptance.......more

Goodreads review by Patrick on July 02, 2016

My first ever book that I won in a give-away! And it is great. Wow. I work in the mental health field and am always on the look for good works on substance use and this is it. An "insider" view to the life that can happen and the struggle to get out and stay out. Filled with some good facts, statist......more

Goodreads review by Paula on April 17, 2016

I can't say enough about this wonderful book and the courage of Tracey Helton Mitchell for sharing her amazing journey. I would recommend this book for anyone - addict, parent, partner, sibling, layperson - anyone who whats to learn so much more about the disease and the HOPE for recovery. Tracey la......more