Tragedy strikes twice in one year for Rosemary Keevil when she loses her brother to AIDS and her husband to cancer. Left to raise two young daughters on her own, Rosemary's addiction issues get worse. The high-functioning radio host decides to go into rehab. But rather than bringing tranquility to her family, more chaos ensues. Keevil reveals all in The Art of Losing It: A Memoir of Grief and Addiction, which is ultimately a hopeful story. Keevil shows that she has knowledge of alcoholism, addiction, mental health issues and associated treatment and therapies.

BOOKS

The Art of Losing It: A Memoir of Grief and Addiction (She Writes Press 2020) $16.95 978-1-63152-777-7

[BCBW 2020)