One cannot simply have the willpower to overcome addiction it’s a battle that can be won through God’s grace.' ' Raising The Bottom provides a vivid glimpse of a family in crisis, but you’re left with a feeling of hope and an understanding that addiction is a disease. Boucher outlines the steps and principles that help so many to rise above the hopelessness of addiction and take back control of their lives.' I can especially relate to the stories in the book as they are so similar to my own victory over addiction. 'Extremely helpful to women (and men) who have been in the grip of alcohol and drugs, Raising the Bottom will help alcoholics understand why they do what they do, and provide hope and courage for them to take the steps to overcome. Stanley Stone, President, Resources for Recovery The stories are relevant to the trials that all women share. Boucher writes in a straightforward manner that both the long-time worker in our industry and those new to recovery can comprehend. Raising the Bottom is a refreshing take on the issues women have as caretakers and enablers. Only then can we be truly effective at assisting our patients in their recovery.' Now more than ever, it is imperative that physicians receive better training on recognizing, understanding and treating addiction. Our health-care system is currently ill-equipped to deal with the complicated problem of alcohol and drug dependence.

Raising the Bottom brings to the forefront a very necessary and under-discussed subject. 'As a physician I applaud Boucher for her insightful discussion of addiction and the difficult road to recovery. Dye, MD, President, Medical Toxicology Foundation

It doesn’t just focus on the problem of alcoholism, it emphasizes the solution and demonstrates that alcoholics can live wonderful, productive lives through sobriety. ' Raising the Bottom is an excellent resource for anyone who suspects they or a loved one has a problem with alcohol. VERDICT Boucher offers recognition, empathy, and hope for family and friends and all women who have struggled with addiction. Contrary to the thinking that women have to lose it all before making changes, she hopes that, by reading her book, women can recognize and deal with their potential alcoholism early on. Throughout the narratives, Boucher weaves in facts about drug and alcohol abuse as well as the day-to-day or challenges of early sobriety. Following up this question with her own story of recovery, as well as other women’s experiences, the author demonstrates that alcoholism is a disease that doesn’t discriminate by income level, education, or gender. 'Boucher’s ( Revelation) latest challenges women to ask themselves if they’re drinking too much.

Raising the Bottom by Lisa Boucher