A few days ago, I announced that I’d converted to Islam. I was surprised by how many people seemed surprised. I’d like to share a glimpse into that transformation with a few short passages from my new memoir, DRYLAND, which I’ve been working on for more than a year a year and a half. I guess…
Tag: sobriety
Introducing the Cover of Dryland
The cover of my brand new book has landed. I believe the image perfectly captures this swimmer’s victory over alcohol in the Arabian Desert. Keep in mind that some of the empty space is reserved for quotes and descriptive text which are still to come. You can preorder DRYLAND today at Amazon.com!
The Sound of Sobriety
Last night I watched “The Sound of Music” sober. I’ve probably seen the film two dozen times, but yesterday marked the first time — since somewhere in my youth or childhood — that I watched the hills come alive without a drink in my hand. I saw things that I’d never noticed before. Remember the scene in which…