As an alcoholic, I got a chill up my spine by the first line of his book. I asked myself that very question a little over 6 months ago, and I regretted to admit that I couldn’t remember the last time I didn’t have a drink.
I give G.W. a TON of credit; quitting booze is no easy task, esp. for those among us who are predisposed to addictive personality traits (myself included).
You really have to just keep yourself busy to stay away from the feelings of need to drink. I’m sure sitting at 1600 Pennsylvania was enough to keep him sober for his 8 years.
“you really have to just keep yourself busy to stay away from the feelings of need to drink”
Most recovering alcoholics are sober because of their commitment to working the 12 Steps of AA. The first word of the first step is “We”. It’s a fellowship that has saved the lives of countless millions.
Apparently Dubya did it on his own. All the more power to him but that’s not how most of us saved our lives.