Hi, I am looking for a book recommendation for my 35 year old brother. I really do need some life changing books to send in a care package to his sober living house. Unfortunately, this is not his first time going to a sober house. He has been court ordered to this house. And has been in a vicious cycle of breaking the house rules (doing hard drugs) /runs away within a few days then ends up in jail and then sent back to whichever program will accept him again and again…
My brother has been a drug addict since a teenager and has severe mental health issues. I think I need an easy to read/beginner book. Just because he probably has not read a book since high school? I’m not sure of his level of reading comprehension. But maybe assume it’s lower because of all the drug use for so long and his antisocial personality disorder. But if you can convince me to purchase a more challenging book I will.
When I say life changing book I don’t necessarily mean a self help book or anything particularly written for addicts. I just want some books that are so good you don’t want to put it down, that you can’t wait to read that next chapter. Because I need my brother to have something to look forward to. He is not in a good place mentally.
I was thinking of more of an escape book or something that shows how amazing life can truly be through a story to help open his eyes. Also, he seems to like learning so maybe something educational?
Unfortunately, I do not know many of his interests. Some things he has shown interest into is working out and body builders (also has history of doing steroids), then also maybe war stories/ military stuff?? Anyways, Hope all of this paints a good picture for finding some books to send his way.
Let me know if you have any other suggestions besides books that would also be helpful to send his way. Thanks.
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