Bøker av Paul S Anderson

Take a Shot is a novel of self-discovery. It is the story of Dave Stevens and how he has spent his adult life desperately trying to escape from moments in his past that he never moved on from. He chooses drinking to be the tool to get him through each day. Alcoholic bliss is his method of hiding from himself and human connection.Along the way, he becomes friendly with two female bartenders at his favorite place to drink. The closer he becomes with Tara and Kristi, the more he questions his decision to try and hide from living life.As he begins to wonder if he could ever have happiness, he realizes that he must face down his inner demons. As he relives his past, he dives deeper into his tailspin of drinking, until his moment of clarity strikes him.It's only when Dave steps away from his habit, he is able to clearly look at his past and place the blame for events where it belongs. It is when he is able to look at his life truthfully that he can take a shot at life and the happiness he desires.

Dave Stevens is determined to move forward in his life as a recovering alcoholic. He has found happiness with Kristi Freeman, who was his impetus to stop drinking. As he moves forward in his relationship, he desperately wants to be the man he feels Kristi deserves. One night he discovers a part of his past that he kept hidden in his closet. He realizes that he can't truly move forward, unless he goes back. He must revisit a decision he made in his youth that impacted him his entire adult life. However, he recognizes that letting go is merely pulling off the band-aid. It's raw and immediate. The sting of pulling off the band-aid is quick, but vanishes. It's only the beginning step. It's when you look at the scar and the reasons you have that scar that heals you. Once he heals himself from the pain of that choice, he is able to find more happiness and success than he ever had. A Shot of Light is a powerful story of love and addiction. Are happiness and success enough to heal the soul? Or is there a price to pay for obtaining what you most desire.