Cold Turkey: How to Quit Drinking by Not Drinking by Mishka Shubaly (Goodreads Author)

5 out of 5 stars  *****

This is a first-hand account about alcoholism and recovery. The author is brutally honest and genuine about his own introspection and various treatments out there, like, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The first half of the book is graphic in describing the tragedy of alcoholism and substance abuse.

Mishka Shubaly, an intelligent writer and musician, narrates his own story of dependence to freedom. His no-excuse attitude serves him well to escape depressing victimization. He perseveres, "Cold Turkey." Cold Turkey: How to Quit Drinking by Not Drinking is a compelling lesson about human frailty giving in to desires of the world and flesh (sin). The author pays dearly in every aspect of his life: physical, emotional, social, and economic. His turn-around comes with repentance, longsuffering, and recovery that gives life purpose and meaning. Mishka comes face-to-face with fear, the underlying issue of the book, and overcomes it.