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Overview

Unlike some popular memoirs that have fictionalized and romanticized the degradations of drug addiction, Broken is a true-life tale of recovery that stuns and inspires with virtually every page. The eldest son of journalist Bill Moyers, William Cope Moyers relates with unforgettable clarity the story of how a young man with every advantage found himself spiraling into a love affair with crack cocaine that led him to the brink of death-and how a deep spirituality allowed him to conquer his shame, transform his life, and dedicate himself to changing America's politics of addiction.

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William Cope Moyers thought that he had hit rock bottom in 1994 on the floor of an Atlanta crack house. But that was before several relapses and one near fatal cocaine overdose. In Broken, the son of famed broadcaster Bill Moyers shares the harrowing story of his descent into addiction and his slow climb back. The author's realistic description of his incremental engulfment by drugs and alcohol turns what could be read as a surrealistic nightmare into an understandable human experience. Ultimately, this memoir wears a badge of hope.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780143112457
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
  • Publication date: 8/28/2007
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Pages: 384
  • Sales rank: 92,031
  • Product dimensions: 5.62 (w) x 8.50 (h) x 0.84 (d)

Meet the Author

William Cope Moyers is the vice president for external affairs at the Hazelden Foundation in Minnesota. He is a former newspaper journalist and writer for CNN.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 24, 2011

    Excellent read

    If you want a glimpse into the dark worlld of addiction and the fight for recovery....this is a must read

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 17, 2010

    highly recommended

    sorry for my poor grammer,spelling and my all around lack of ability to put together sentences.. ect. THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ, if your a suffering addict(like myself), if you are in recovery or know somebody that is suffering with the unrelentless disease of addiction, if you have said to yourself or outloud "why cant they just stop!", if you hide your addiction in a safe dark place, or if you simply want to remind yourself what it was like in the deapest depths of hell in your darkest moments of suffering this would be considered a "must read". i found myself reading thru tears that only an addict would/could understand. i can relate to william in so many ways. im glad he touched base on the need for awareness. i am one of the ones that was turned down many times by clinics becouse of "lack of medical insurance". it touches my heart to see somebody trying to do something about it. i have read many books on this topic, but was always turned off becouse i new that it was just a story that would surely "sell". william and katherine put it into words that dont need convincing, and thats what makes this book hit so many hearts. ONLY A TRUE ADDICT COULD TELL A STORY LIKE THAT. buy the book.. read it.. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALLISON AND WILLIAM COPE MOYERS: William, it took me 3 days to read this book(im a slow reader). for those three days i was completly released from my inner demonds. 3 days sober.. not a bad start.

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  • Posted October 14, 2008

    Eye Opener

    As the sister of a heroin/pain medication addict, I found William Cope Moyers' book to be very enlightening. I finally got to see the world through a drug addicts eyes. Like Moyers, my sister is in the throws of her third relapse. This is a must read for addicts and their family members. I am much more knowledgeable after reading Moyers' story on his addiction. Many thanks. I commend Moyers for his continued sobriety. Keep doing what you do for addicts everywhere.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 31, 2007

    A reviewer

    I was profoundly moved by this book and it came right as i was beginning my journey of recovery. Moyers has captured the very essence of addiction and the constant struggles we as addicts go thru before 'hopefully' coming out clean on the other side. Don't leave this one on the shelf.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 19, 2006

    Writen from the heart and soul

    I really learned a lot about the disease of addiction by reading this thought-provoking book. Similar to depression, addiction is often misunderstood in our society as a choice the afflicted makes. Moyers' story is told in a way that all people can learn how tricky addictions are and how the love, support, hope and non-enabling nature of family members and friends makes a tremendous difference in the recovery of the addicted person.

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  • Posted July 19, 2011

    Amazing

    Very moving.. This book will stay on my shelves forever. William constantly has your emotions flipping. I'm very happy I didn't pass on purchasing this book and neither will anyone else who enjoys a great memoir.

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  • Posted July 3, 2011

    Nothing Special

    Had its moments.. Wasnt a great book but also wasnt horrible. Ive read better books with similar themes so id reccomend others before this book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 20, 2010

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    Highly Recommended

    An excellent book - especially for anyone dealing with the problem of addiction in a family member. This book helped me to really understand the disease of addiction and it's treatment for the first time. It's a page turner, but you'll want to take your time reading it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 9, 2010

    Broken will Break you; then lift you back up

    Broken by William Cope Moyers is stunning. A journalist by previous profession, the writing style is up front and engaging. The book opens up with a heart wrenching scene depicted extremely well in the prologue. The first chapter brings you right into the life of Cope, his loss of security in an otherwise seemingly beautiful life. The book goes into struggles with his father, which led to a lot of drug and alcohol abuse. I sat down to read this book after borrowing from a friend and was instantly hooked. I had read the book by the end of the night, chilled to my core at how seemingly natural he could be until the drugs really took a stronghold on his life. Broken is definitely a page turner. The message behind this book is very apparent: drugs are horrid, the underlying cause can be even worse if never given proper attention. The book accurately describes how an addiction can jump from item to item, and honestly made me self examine after a few chapters. This book will provoke thought, desire, and empathy with its utter honestly and forthright manner. Cope puts forth a lot of effort and bravery depicting his very realistic journey. He is in a drug induced hell for much of the story, and has no one to blame but himself, and he embraces that. An unforgettable book, I found myself quoting many of the lines as if they were scripture and thinking about it at even the slightest cues of addiction. The way that Cope brings forth addiction as a disease and an unending cycle of dependency keeps you on edge through the whole experience. A great book for understanding loved ones with addictions, or even yourself. Being close with many affected by this disease and them not able to accurately describe what they were going through, the knowledge I found in this book really helped my relationships with these people. A must read, even for those not closely affiliated with addicts. Entertaining and educational in one package, a great combination for a lot of people who do not usually read novel length literature. Thank you to William Cope Moyers and congratulations on a great piece of work among many in the journalism world.

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  • Posted October 4, 2009

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    Honest!

    After all the stories, (and that's what they've been, just stories), of drug addiction,etc., here is an open and honest memoir of William Moyers, son of the well-known and accomplished journalist Bill Moyers. This book doesn't stand on his father's merits or name. This book will keep you turning the pages all through the night. It will also break your heart, again and again. And again. William is now married to Allison, and they have 3 beautiful children. He is successful, and clean and works at Hazelden, where he finally "got it". This book gives hope, it inspires and after I closed it, I said my prayers. That he won't slip. That he stays the course. And by God, I think he will.

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  • Posted June 23, 2009

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    Broken

    I had never thought about addiction as a disease until I read this book. It takes a lot of courage to be truthful about the lowest points in your life but William Cope Moyers bares it all and I respect him for that. I now have a better understanding of addiction because of this book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 23, 2008

    Eyeopening

    I have read this book and being a recovery crack addict and alcoholic,this book has given me the hope and strenght to stay clean and sober.Thank you Mr Moyers

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 29, 2008

    Honest portrayal of the horror of crack & alcohol addiction

    I read this to try to understand my nephew's crack addiction, then I sent him a copy. He read it and confirmed that he had so many of the same experiences and that it helped him to see that the cycle is unending without intervention. This couldn't have been an easy book to write, and I'm thankful to William Cope Moyers that he's tried to help others to cope with addiction.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 10, 2007

    Thank you for sharing your story

    I finished this book with a renewed sense of hope. A very good read.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 26, 2006

    Blessing !!!

    When I first started reading this book, I thought that I was working too hard to get interested. BUT about one-quarter of the way through the book, I felt the electricity start to move the pages. It's a good read, and I thank Moyers for sharing his story. It's definitely a message of hope!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 2, 2006

    Thanks

    Thanks to Ketcham and Moyers for writing such a beautifully written book which provided so much insight into the death grip drugs and alcohol have on so many people. If you know anyone who struggles with addiction, read this book.

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