BROKEN

Starting with his rescue from an Atlanta crack house in 1994, the son of PBS journalist Bill Moyers shares the moving narrative of his struggle with lifelong discomfort and an almost unmanageable addictive disorder. His sophisticated story goes well beyond the clichés and melodrama often found in recovery memoirs. Hellish crises and relentless internal conflicts challenge the author's redemptive spirit to make this story both troubling and hopeful. Moyers remains chastened by his illness in spite of his courageous recovery and the great work he does today with addicts. Though Scott Brick's phrasing and enunciation are flawless, he brings an erudite gravitas to the production that is not a good match for the pathos and gritty nature of the story. T.W. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2008]