Double Double, Martha Grimes
Double Double, Martha Grimes
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Double Double
A Dual Memoir of Alcoholism

Author: Martha Grimes, Ken Grimes

Narrator: Kate Reading, Holter Graham

Unabridged: 6 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/04/2013


Synopsis

“A thoughtful twist on the recovery memoir” (O, The Oprah Magazine) that explains the different ways bestselling author Martha Grimes and her son, Ken Grimes, recognized and overcame their addictions, now with two new chapters—one from each author.

In this introspective and groundbreaking memoir of addiction, mystery writer Martha Grimes and her son, Ken Grimes, present two different, often intersecting points of view. Chapters alternate between Ken’s and Martha's voices and experiences in 12-step program and outpatient clinics.

Written with honesty, humor, a little self-deprecation, and a lot of self-evaluation, Double Double is “an honest, moving, and readable account of the drinking life and the struggle for recovery. This brave and engaging memoir is a gift” (Kirkus Reviews).

About Martha Grimes

Martha Grimes is the bestselling author of more than thirty books, twenty-five of them featuring Richard Jury. The recipient of the 2012 Mystery Writers of America’s Grand Master Award, Grimes lives in Bethesda, Maryland.

About Ken Grimes

Ken Grimes works in the public relations industry and lives with his wife and children in suburban Maryland.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sam

Having one alcoholic in the family is bad enough, but it seldom stops there. Sadly enough, alcoholism is a never-ending problem for many families, one that can devastate them for generations. In Double Double: A Dual Memoir of Alcoholism, popular mystery writer Martha Grimes and her son Ken very fra......more

Goodreads review by Susan

This book was so approachable. Much of it read like a conversation over tea and biscuits with Martha and Ken Grimes. Growing up in an alcoholic household, so many things in this book rang true for me. While this is a nonfiction, I have no problem saying that I connected with both of the authors. I e......more

I received this book from a Goodreads first reads giveaway. This book was a really good read. The authors made themselves and there problems seem very human and relatable - no preaching, just real life. I would recommend this book!......more