Bottled Memories by David Ritter

 

Bottled Memories by David Ritter

Self-Published in July 2020

 

 

Reason I chose to Read this Book:  The author approached me, and although I am not a big poetry fan, I must admit that having an ex-husband who was a friend of Bill’s, did sway me to reading this book.

 

Bottled Memories by David Ritter is a book of poetry dedicated to the road to recovery of an alcoholic.

First, let me thank the author, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

 

My Synopsis and Opinions:

The book is sub-titled “A Journey through Addiction and Early Recovery”.  Although I am not a real poetry fan, this was an easy, if somewhat heartbreaking read.  It is a very short book.

The poems are a progression of the disease.  The beginning poems are very dark, as the disease takes hold, and gradually the poems lighten as the writer finds God, and a purpose in life.  By the end, the poetry is more inspirational and up-lifting in nature.

The poems use a very simple rhyming scheme, but that seems to fit the story.  Combined, they tell a very honest story of one man’s journey through addiction.  I can only rejoice that he has made it this far, and pray that his recovery continues!

Thank you for trusting me with your story David, and I pray that you will continue to walk the walk!  Good Luck David Ritter!

 

Read: March, 2021

 

 

About The Author:  David Ritter is an American author, living in Michigan. He has four children, three grandchildren, and one grand-dog. Check out this author’s website at https://rittersrhymeandreason.org/

*** Photo Credit – taken from GoodReads

 

I have also reviewed this book on GoodReads:  https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3881377028

 

Have you read it?  Do you plan to?  Tell me your thoughts…do you agree or disagree with my assessment?  Either way, I’d love to know.