Uwe Ziehm from TrokkenPresse has read my book. Here is what he had to say:

I'm Glad to Be an Alcoholic!

Yes, it is an autobiography. Starting in 1961, the year of his birth, the author takes us through more than forty years of his life. The book can be divided into three parts. The first, often with a subtle sense of humour, deals with his childhood and early experiences as a young man. The second becomes somewhat more serious. Here the author examines in considerable detail his professional development in a male-dominated field, his family relationships and, of course, his gradual descent into the illness of alcoholism.

So far, this is an honest and readily understandable account. The third part focuses more on the personal insights he gained, which probably also led him to choose the book’s title. The philosophical lessons and reflections are presented in a refreshingly non-judgemental way. There is none of the missionary zeal sometimes encountered in accounts of turning towards Jesus (the Baptists) and attending AA meetings.

If you would like to get to know the life story of a good, friendly acquaintance a little better, this book is well worth reading.

Uwe Ziehm