From Binge to Blackout or Your Pregnancy Day by Day

From Binge to Blackout: A Mother and Son Struggle With Teen Drinking

Author: Chris Volkmann

ALCOHOL: The number one drug of choice for America's youth.

Throughout his college years, Toren Volkmann partied like there was no tomorrow. And like so many parents, his mother, Chris, overlooked Toren's growing alcohol problem. But when he graduated, Toren realized that he had become a full-blown alcoholic with a college diploma.

Written from the viewpoints of both mother and son, this is a riveting, enlightening, and heartbreakingly true story of a family that was able to confront the fear, pain, and denial that threatened to destroy them-and survive the epidemic of teenage drinking that is putting America's future at risk.

New York Times

From Binge to Blackout: a Mother and Son Struggle with Teen Drinking is an especially gripping cautionary tale on this subject. And it is unusual in that it does not follow the standard story template, from downfall to miracle cure. Instead this account is divided between two narrators: Toren Volkmann, who slid with scary ease from fun-loving party guy to desperate alcoholic, and Chris Volkmann, his mother, who bought Toren's assurances that he was fine. He had a secret, and she hadn't a clue.

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Your Pregnancy Day by Day: Watch Your Baby Grow as You Enjoy a Healthy Pregnancy

Author: Stuart Campbell

Through the wonder of three-dimensional ultrasound, mothers-to-be can literally watch their babies develop right before their eyes. Now in this fully illustrated and astonishing journey, you can witness a baby's progress throughout the approximately 280 days of pregnancy. Inside you'll find:

a day-by-day view of the normal course of a baby's growth and behavior

the current facts on how babies develop, when they acquire abilities, and how they respond to their environment

advice on how to interact with your baby during pregnancy

tips on keeping your growing baby safe in his or her surroundings

essential information about pre-natal exams, routines, and procedures

From trimester to trimester, this reassuring volume provides expert guidance on experiencing a happy, healthy, and stress-free pregnancy.