If you are anything like me, then the journey towards absolute sobriety was long and arduous. Alcohol wants to kill us, and it will do so by taking us down a path of jails, institutions, and, finally, death. I'm writing this book so you don't have to endure the long road to recovery like I did. I learned that my cravings would usually dissipate in fifteen to twenty minutes when using my coping skills. Since I was an alcoholic and reluctant to pick up the phone and ask for help, the most valuable skill in my toolbelt was to "Play the Tape Forward". This book is a collection of stories of people who: Played the tape forward and beat their craving for a drink Did not play the tape forward and fell into a relapse Did not play the tape forward and gave the ultimate sacrifice Bring this book with you everywhere. Carry it in your backpack, briefcase, or purse. We never know when the urge to drink will happen, and reading a few excerpts from this book may help you play that tape forward and avoid that drink one second, one hour, or one day at a time.