The Courage to Change: Personal Conversations with Dennis Wholey (1984)
The Courage to Change: Personal Conversations with Dennis Wholey (1984)
Seventh Printing Hardcover with Dust Jacket
The Courage to Change is Dennis Wholey’s powerful collection of deeply personal conversations about alcoholism, recovery, and hope. Published in 1984 by Houghton Mifflin, the book features interviews with an extraordinary range of public figures, writers, musicians, actors, athletes, spiritual leaders, and members of Alcoholics Anonymous. These firsthand stories illuminate the reality of alcoholism and the courage required to seek help, heal, and rebuild a meaningful life.
Wholey—an alcoholic himself—approaches each conversation with empathy and insight, making this book an enduring resource for individuals and families affected by alcoholism.
Condition
This copy is in very good condition.
The hardcover is clean with minimal wear, and the gilt lettering on the spine remains bright. The pages are clean with no writing or markings inside. The original dust jacket is included and shows light edge wear consistent with age. Please review all photos to assess the condition.
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston
Copyright © 1984
Printed in the United States of America
A meaningful addition to any recovery book collection—especially for those interested in the cultural history of alcoholism awareness and the voices that helped bring these conversations into the public sphere.