Reader Reviews

I met you on the Asia cruise that got really messed up due to weather in the spring of this year! I am the Japanese singer (though I am American).

I want to extend a belated thanks for sending me your book and I have just finished reading it. You certainly have had your share of trials and I applaud all your efforts and successes. You've obviously come so far and meeting you, I'd have never guessed you'd been through such hard times.

Many thanks again for sending the story of your life and allowing me to share in a glimpse of just how far you've come.

Thanks for your story - it helped me!

Dave

Just wanted to let you know I was so deeply touched by your generosity. I couldn't put your book down. It inspired me so much and gave me hope for a better today.

Cheryl

Great book! From the minute I started reading it I was engrossed and couldn’t put it down. You were frank, open and honest. I appreciate you sharing it with me. I’ll gladly recommend it to friends and family.

Molly

Jeffrey is not only the webmaster of Alcohol411.info, and an internet radio show host (Cocktails at 5 on wsradio.com), but has written an autobiographical story about how his life has changed since he faced the issues of sobriety. The book reads like an inside diary: frank, truthful, and "tell all" from his days in leasing. I could not put the book down as it explains how Jeffrey achieved sobriety. In fact, I had to re-read many parts as it was a very emotional read.

Kit Menkin

In a few pages, Jeffrey shows that alcoholism transcends social, financial and racial differences. Though we have vastly different backgrounds, I was riveted by our similarities after alcohol took control…even to our difficulty accepting the only true source of help. Jeffrey’s frank and honest discussions of his own (and my own) shortcomings is refreshing compared to today’s ‘psychobabble’ approach to everything. If you’re looking for truth about alcoholism, I recommend A Gentleman Drunk.

Rev. Glen Williams

It was a good read. I really respect the "action" part of your program. No one can accuse you of all "talk and no walk".

Phillip

I just finished reading A Gentleman Drunk. It is very good and once I started I didn’t want to stop. Your book kept my undivided attention!

Donna

Jeff, I’ve read the whole thing twice. My wife has read it, as well as my sister in law who is managing editor of an influential current affairs magazine here in Canada. All we can say is thank you so much for sharing your experience. I am proud that you let me glimpse at this gem of self description and journal of healing.

Daniel

Hi Jeffrey, great story. I can relate a lot. I’m a Georgia country boy and I understand your suffering. You told your story, illustrated well with words. Thanks for the opportunity to be part of your sobriety.

Randy P.

You’re telling every alcoholic’s story. Our stories aren’t so much about the details as they are about the hopeless state of mind and body at which we all seem to eventually arrive. I have no idea what’s it’s like to be rich, Jewish or live in New York, but I have been where you have been mentally, emotionally and spiritually with the disease of alcoholism.

Bill F.

Your book is wonderful.

Jane S.