Sober Spring

About the Book

Sober Spring tells the story of a family’s struggle with the pain and uncertainties of alcoholism and also the hope and joy of recovery. The book tells the story of what can happen when the members of the family, sometimes even starting with the youngest members, are willing to confront the truth in spite of fear. Also included in the book are guidelines for how recovery can happen within the family with articles from Rob Castillo, Kimberly Groll, Frank Salvatini, and Rob Bollendorf.

About the Author

Robert F. Bollendorf is professor emeritus of human services and the director of the Drug Education Center (retired) at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Currently he is a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice in Lisle, Illinois. A native of Wisconsin who still has a cottage there, Dr. Bollendorf was named Illinois Community College Teacher of the Year for the College of DuPage.