The Sponsor tells the story of Rich Watson, a star athlete with a brilliant mind and unlimited potentialuntil alcoholism cut him off at the knees. With the help of a good sponsor and the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, he overcomes his disease and begins to live a life beyond his wildest dreams.
The more that Rich receives in fame, fortune, and respect, the less feels the need to practice the steps of AA. Moreover, he doesn't have time. His business is booming, his life is incredibly busy, and he has a batch of unruly sponsees who he is always chasing around.
Then Rich gets hit with a series of disasters in his personal and professional life. His health is threatened; his business is under attack; his family is fraying; and his sponsees are driving him crazy. As a man of towering intellect and many talents, he takes it all on, spinning plates expertly until they start to fall and crash. Disillusioned, Rich hits bottom after bottom in sobrietyuntil life brings him to a new jumping off point.
About the Author
Will Thatcher is a pioneer in the addiction fiction genre. His debut novel, Killing Hurt, has been read by thousands of literary fiction fans who are interested in the world of addiction recovery. Will's stories feature sober characters who use their recovery toolkits to scratch and claw their way out of extreme situations. Addiction themes provide endless opportunities for conflict, both within and between characters. Will always ensures the resolution is bloody and exciting.
Will is a proud father, a successful entrepreneur, and he is doing his best as a husband. When not writing literary thrillers, he spends the rest of his time on AA, Buddhist recovery, family, work, the gym, surfing, and mountain biking.
NOTE: Will's books are fiction and will not help you get sober or stay sober. His novels feature sober characters and themes that are meant to entertain. Addicts and alcoholics may identify with the characters and themes, but this book should not be used as a supplement for recovery. There are plenty of great books to assist with the process of recovery, and you can find many of them at https://www.aa.org/resources/literature.