Author Christopher Kennedy Lawford reveals his troubled history with drug and alcohol addiction and shares his path to 18 years of sobriety as he reads from his new book, "Symptoms of Withdrawal, A Memoir of Snapshots and Redemption," in this address to the Catfish Club and the City Club of San Diego. Series: "City Club Presents" [1/2006] [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 11381]
really, really bad dye job, btw!
HeavensToMurgatroid9 1 year ago
why on Earth would the CIty Club invite this tool to speak?
HeavensToMurgatroid9 1 year ago
Unfortunately, CKL doesn't know the difference between a subject and an object pronoun (ie; I/me he/him we/us etc.). That doesn't read or sound articulate.
His having come through private schools and having been born into a family that certainly knew how to turn a phrase or two, I find it disheartening that he can't comfortably use correct English with ease.
Though it's a fun read, the feel of the book is uneven, certainly nothing that rings of literary greatness. I commend his work.
alascerca 1 year ago
I bought this book and loved it. I know something about addiction,loss etc. I've been a Social Worker for 23 yrs. It was insightful, gritty and earthy. Kudos Chris,
MYATHERE 1 year ago
Nov 22, 1963, I was going to the school office to have the radio turned on in my classroom, for a spanish lesson, 3rd grade, maybe 4th. Heard the news on the way back to class, we put our heads on our desk and said a prayer, were dismissed early. On my way home, I made my stops talking to my neighbors, they told me he was dead. At the age of 10 I knew enough to cry, not just for him but for the country.
I can just imagine what he remembers.
Becky
rmontena01 2 years ago
That was a very good interview I'll admit! Kudos to his insight.
FinCups 3 years ago
I bought and read his book. Dissappointed in it. It's mainly about his sexual escapades and crap like that. Maybe it was therapy to him but I threw it in the garbage after reading it. What I wanted to see is how his faith as a chrisian helped him to do the right thing and keep his marriage together, etc. I know he had a horrible example for a father, etc. I do wish him the best though.
FinCups 3 years ago
Damn he looks so much like his father
Billzor69 3 years ago
chris lawford looks like his great dad peter, although peter lawford looked better during his time
56961475 3 years ago
Wow.. it was interesting to listen and watch.
ledsilver 3 years ago