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Addiction, recovery, redemption: A mother and son’s tandem memoir on their journey to sobriety

A unique, heartfelt and gripping mother–son story of the power of accountability, healing, faith, hope, and redemption

AUSTIN, TEXAS [NOV. 10, 2020] – Today, substance abuse recovery champions and mother-son team, Laura Cook Boldt and Tom H. Boldt released their Amazon best-selling book Unraveled: A Mother and Son Story of Addiction and Redemption (River Grove Books, 2020). Unraveled is a story of intense courage and candor in which mother and son share their raw journey into alcohol and drug addiction and the grueling work it takes to get sober and remain sober. This tandem narrative is a compelling testimony of the bravery and honesty that charts the Boldt family's slow climb out of the abyss of pain and into the full power of faith, redemption and healing.

On a mission to encourage recovery and help others maintain their sobriety, Laura and Tommy detailed their purpose, “Part of our lifelong commitment in recovery is giving back the support and help we were given by sharing our experiences. We hope that by having real, honest conversations about addiction, recovery and healing, others still suffering as an addict or as a family member or friend of an addict, will find hope, faith and healing in their own journeys.”

The Boldt family’s love and compassion is palpable as they work their way through deep fear, sleepless nights and crushing setbacks. This is a riveting portrayal of the agonies of addiction and how one family faced their issues and found a stronger, more sustainable path forward. Both stories complement one another as they meld together a sometimes comical and sometimes tragic human experience. Many readers will undoubtedly see themselves in these stories and will come away with an abiding sense of hope—not just for Tommy and Laura, but for themselves, too.

The impact of Unraveled is already receiving praise. Tim Ryan, activist, speaker, TV personality, thought leader, TEDx speaker and author of From Dope to Hope: A Man in Recovery wrote, “Unraveled is a unique, heartfelt, and gripping mother–son story of the power of accountability, healing, faith, hope, and redemption. This is a raw and honest look into their mutual journeys from active alcohol and drug addiction into recovery. The courage and painstaking experiences are riveting and invite readers to witness their profound path to sobriety. Parents and friends of someone who is either in treatment or needs to be in treatment—and addicts in recovery along with their families—will find this story life changing.”

Laura Cook Boldt was born and reared in St. Louis, Missouri. Married to Tom for thirty-plus years, mother of four grown boys, and sister to a mix of five siblings all currently living in the US, she graduated from Colorado College with a BA in English and continued on to Parsons School of Design in NYC. Currently a retired designer, Laura continues to travel, spending most of her time in the mountains of Colorado and with her family.

Tom H. Boldt was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the son of Laura and Tom Boldt and the eldest of his three brothers. He has traveled extensively across many continents for racing, surfing, and exploring. Tom remains close with his brothers and extended family. His current interests include travel, hiking, and snowboarding wherever he can, and he loves anything involving recreation on the water. He is currently living in Orange County, California, and owns and operates a small company nearby.

Pick up your copy of Unraveled: A Mother and Son Story of Addiction and Redemption and stay updated on The Boldt’s endeavors by visiting www.unraveledthebook.com.

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