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Death Will Get You Sober

2 Ratings: 5.0

A book by Elizabeth Zelvin

An intriguing setting and well-developed characters partially redeem the weak story line of psychotherapist Zelvin's debut. Bruce Kohler wakes up one December morning in a Bowery detox unit on Manhattan's Bowery. Bruce soon establishes a shaky friendship … see full wiki

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Author: Elizabeth Zelvin

Publisher: Minotaur Books

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review by christytilleryfrench. December 02, 2008

posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

Reviewed for Midwest Book Review

Bruce Kohler has been in and out of detox centers most of his adult life. On Christmas day, he isn't too surprised to find himself in another center, this one on the Bowery in New York City. Bruce quickly befriends fellow patient Godfrey Kettleworth, III, a man on the outs with his rich family and not too popular with the staff. While in detox, an alcoholic with terminal cancer is found dead in the laundry room and Godfrey dies right before Bruce's eyes. With the help of his lifetime friend Jimmy … more

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review by KevinRTipple. May 21, 2008

Reviewing: Death Will get You Sober

Waking up in detox is not a new thing for Bruce Kohler. This time around it is Christmas Day and this time it is on the Bowery in New York City. Bruce knows what to do to stay sober. The real trick is making it last and up until now he hasn't been able to despite his friends Jimmy and Barbara. After so many attempts, they know have adopted a hands off approach and are waiting for Bruce to get serious about staying sober. He quickly befriends another inmate Godfrey Brandon … more

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