Hope!: The Story of Geraldine Owen Delaney, Alina Lodge & Recovery

This book has now been released, and I wrote it. It is a departure from the other twelve titles I have written on the history of early A.A.'s spiritual roots and successes. However, a very grateful mother whose son recovered at the famous Alina Lodge under the tutelege of the legendary Gerry D. asked me to write about Gerry, the Lodge, and its unique long-term, non-permissive, structured residential rehab program. Geraldine is a veteran A.A., 90 years old, 51 years sober, and a strict disciplinarian. This is the story of her acclaimed program, unique methods, and unusual philosophy of treatment. Betty Ford, Dr. Abraham Twerski, and Col. Mel Schulstad (all veterans in the field) attest to Gerry's stature and unique program for the "reluctant to recover." People say, "if they can't make it elsewhere, send them to Alina Lodge." And this book will tell you why.