Bright Burning Things: A Novel – Harding, Lisa – Hardcover

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Bright Burning Things: A NovelAuthor: Harding, LisaPublication Date: 12\/07\/2021Format: Hardcover\nSonya used to perform on stage. She used to attend glamorous parties, date handsome men, ride in fast cars. But somewhere along the way, the stage lights Sonya lived for dimmed for good. In their absence, came darknessblackouts, empty cupboards, hazy nights she can’t remember.\nWhat keeps Sonya from losing herself completely is Tommy, her son. But her immense love for Tommy is in fierce conflict with her immense love of the bottle. Addiction amplifies her fear of losing her child; every maternal misstep compels her to drink. Tommys precious life is in her shaky hands.\nEventually Sonya is forced to make a choice. Give up drinking or lose Tommyforever.\nBright Burning Thingsis an emotional tour-de-forcea devastating, nuanced, and ultimately hopeful look at an addicts journey towards rehabilitation and redemption.