Ever decide someone has got to go? And it shouldn't be you. Read this National Indie Excellence Awarded therapeutic thriller of nonfiction as Jess—a rehab therapist, yoga instructor, and caring mother of three young children—confronts her successful husband who grapples with a consuming secret problem.
Jessica sits on the floor blocking the TV, his glass of merlot between them. "We need to talk. It's about your drinking." Dismissively Josh winced, folded his hands, and fixated on the ceiling. Conveying to an emperor of denial he's not wearing any clothes delivers the same result as a hand grenade with a loose pin...It's gonna blow! Now, there's a SWAT on the lawn.
Admitting she cannot handle a narcissist with his back up alone, Jessica seeks the best at bullshit: New York therapist Dr. Rachel Phoenix, slayer of head games, offers insights as sharp as her high-end shoes. Their therapy sessions "go there" as Jessica navigates the splash zone of alcoholism, deceit, single parenting, and divorce court without a lawyer (that always goes well) while Josh remains unwilling to sign divorce papers. He does not want to give up everything he has worked so hard to achieve. Striving to make things better for herself and her family, Jess overcomes obstacles to stand on her own. Meanwhile, Josh pulls the rug out, then the floor boards.
Riveting, relatable and raw. A good novel can also double as a serendipitous dose of therapy. See why readers claim, "Masterful story telling with grit and compassion and a dose of humor" as well as those who mentioned "...it helped me own my own journey."
Rochelle is an occupational therapist and member of International Thriller Writers (ITW). She has received awards noting her ability to weave nonfiction into the psychological suspense genre. Shot Glass covers 5 years of a psychological suspense told with "writer's instincts you can't teach" (The Word Studio). Her sequel, Beneath Rock Bottom: It's not what he does. It's how she handles it, covers the next five years, because the "fun" just doesn't stop!
Industry Reviews
"Much more than a book on a shelf." - Georgetown Professor of Literature
“Rendered my blood pressure medicine ineffective!” ~ RF Studio
" * * * * * " ~ Book Shout
"I'm recommending this book to my colleagues, family therapists and my clients!" - Divorce attorney
"Rochelle manages to infuse humor and compassion into her engaging memoir which offers insights and inspiration to anyone fighting to rescue family from the devastation of addiction." - Librarian
“Rochelle has succeeded in capturing a zillion nuances and emotions, thought out so thoroughly, and so deeply.” - Ebook Launch editor.
"Could't put this story down." - Multiple five star reader reviews
