Gripped by Gambling by Marilyn
Lancelot
Gripped By Gambling
A nightmare begins with alcohol addiction, followed by prescription drugs,
overeating, and eventually gambling. This is a womans journey back from
the Hell she created.
Personal Review: Gripped by Gambling by Marilyn Lancelot
Few of us will live a life that is not in some way impacted by the powerful
hold of gambling. Gripped by Gambling is a powerful autobiographical
story of a woman whose entire years were filled with addiction and the
consequences resulting from it. It's not often that I find myself, on an
almost daily basis, sharing stories of my own experience after reading a
book. However, Gripped by Gambling, written by the courageous Marilyn
Lancelot, was different. This painful literary journey brings many important

issues to the forefront and describes experiences that only a courageous
individual could overcome.
Lancelot, admits early on to her many addictions. From prescription drug
abuse to the embezzellment that landed her into doing hard time in an
unwelcome Arizona prison, the disease of addiction impacts almost every
possible aspect of her life. And we learn of the struggles she faces with her
family, friends, probation officers and potential employers - even long after
she has paid her price to society and even years after her recovery
process began. Tears ran down my face after learning of her many trials
and tribulations an through her losses. She shares her pain as she
watches her own child slowly die from drug addiction and incredibly
devistated she was when her one true love in life was taken all too soon.
Gripped by Gambling portrays a loving grandmother as she deals with
living her senior years honestly and without escaping her pain through the
use of substances or gambling. She teaches us that life is not simply about
the number of years we have left, rather it is about living life honorably and
enjoying every minute we have left. Joy is abundant in her life now, but
only after an incredible and truly courageous journey that was filled with
the grips of gambling and the consequences of addiction.
It probably sounds silly, however I'd be lying if I didn't share that I hope one
day I can meet her and greet her with a warm and compassionate
embrace. The book I have will be treasured and a part of my library that
will be a suggested read forever. It's a book for almost everyone and a
must read for anyone in recovery.
Thanks, Marilyn, for sharing your life experience and your passion for living
an honest and grateful life- One Day at a Time!
Peter Cannice
Scottsdale, Arizona
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