THE ONLY LIFE I COULD SAVE

“There are many books written on addiction, but this one will grab you and hold you tight. It will show you that beauty and love are always there for the finding.” — Debra Jay, author of It Takes A Family

"From a mother’s harrowing journey into the dark abyss of fear to the bright light of hope, help and healing , this story unfolds the vivid gamut of emotions any parent knows when a child becomes entangled in alcohol or other drug use.  A must-read for anyone who wants to know what to do (and not to do) to help a loved one recover from addiction."
—William Cope Moyers, New York Times bestselling author

"Riveting . . . This both heartbreaking and uplifting story will offer readers an insider’s view of the family experience of addiction, treatment, and recovery. Highly recommended."
—William White, author of Slaying the Dragon

“Kathy Ketcham is a gifted storyteller. This book is both an essential, informed resource for any family facing addiction and a sacred tale of a mother's personal transformation. I recommend this book to any family struggling with addiction.”
—Marvin D. Seppala, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

“Eloquent and moving...Ketcham’s engaging writing style will capture and sustain the interest of the many families battling addiction in their children as they fear the worst but hope for a good outcome modeled after [her son’s] recovery.”
—David Smith, MD, Founder of Haight Ashbury Free Clinics

“This book gave me goosebumps—repeatedly. It is gripping, wise, and soulful. An instant classic.”
—Jeff Jay, author of Navigating Grace

 “At a time when we lose 144 people a day to accidental drug overdose in our country, Kathy Ketcham captures the raw emotion of watching a child taken hold by addiction and a parent’s desperate fight to save them.  Her beautifully-recounted journey will help countless families struggling in solitude to realize that they are not alone and give them hope that, like Ben, their child can find long-term recovery.”
—Marcia Lee Taylor, Chief Policy Officer, Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

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