It is with great joy I share the announcement of this incredible book.
This is a powerful story that takes you through the dangers and perils of drug addiction while also offering hope and a sense of redemption.
It has been a life-changing privilege to be involved with the development of this book. I have such love and respect for Mechelle Leifson Wride. Through sharing her faith and stories, she has not only made me deeply invested in her family's journey but also has instilled in me a sense of hope and understanding toward those I love who battle this disease.
This book offers profound insights, faith-based wisdom, and a reminder that all of us are affected by society's ongoing battle against drugs. I wholeheartedly recommend AFLOAT: Drug Addiction Through a Mother's Eyes x4!
Book Description
In this candid memoir, Mechelle Wride, a mother of six, shares a powerful story of love, loss, and hope amid the devastating effects of drug addiction within a family. Her unfiltered perspective reveals the toll addictions take on everyone involved, with a focus on her four sons' harrowing struggles. Each chapter exposes the immense challenges Mechelle endured—physically, mentally, and emotionally—while offering invaluable insights into the pain, sorrow, and desperate hope that countless families face in the wake of addiction.
This heartfelt tribute showcases the remarkable resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of a mother's love. Mechelle's courageous journey serves as an inspiring call to action against the perils of drug addiction, providing solace and guidance to those navigating similar paths and striving to stay afloat amidst life's tumultuous seas.
My Review
"AFLOAT is a must-read for anyone seeking understanding, empathy, and guidance in the face of addiction. This poignant memoir leaves readers with a profound appreciation for the strength of family bonds and the unbreakable spirit of a mother determined to stay afloat in the face of unimaginable challenges."
—Tara C. Allred, Award-winning author of The Other Side of Quiet
Early Praise for AFLOAT: Drug Addiction Through a Mother's Eyes x4
"Late last night I received a copy of Mechelle Leifson Wride's new book, Afloat. I started reading it around 10:00 AM this morning and between doing some housework and through lots of tears and some laughter I finished the book at noon. I just could not put her book down.
It is a must-read book for everyone (whether you are a parent, aunt, uncle, sister, brother, etc.) it is an amazing book to read especially for parents that have children with an addiction problem to drugs in their family as well as parents that are starting to raise their children in this unsettled world with drugs that are available anywhere. This book gives you hope and faith to know there is help and love and support from so many people. It is an amazing true story of a mother who has so much love for her sons that she is willing to do anything and everything for them until she learns the lesson of tough love and not enabling her children. It helps us realize there are amazing people, federal judges, and policemen out there who are willing to help in any way they can and to support and love those who are in a drug addiction situation. You will not waste your time reading this amazing book."
—Elizabeth Wyman, former Nebo School District high school secretary, mother and grandmother
SPECIAL INVITATION
This book has not yet been released, but I'm thrilled to offer you this special invitation.
Since this is Mechelle's debut work, she has kindly extended this fantastic offer! If you would like the chance to preview this book earlier, you can receive a complimentary Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.
This is an extraordinarily unique opportunity. If you're interested, please fill out the form below, and in the next 5-7 days you will receive a link to download your complimentary advanced copy of this phenomenal book.
Offer valid until October 15, 2023.