Author and longtime Chicago Sun-Times columnist will visit 91制片厂 to explore addiction and sobriety during a discussion of
his book, 鈥淥ut of the Wreck I Rise: A Literary Companion to Recovery.鈥�
The free event will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, in the Building J Theatre on the College鈥檚 main campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road in Palatine. It is open to the community.
Structured to follow the arduous steps to sobriety, the book shares the wisdom of centuries and explores essential topics, including the importance of time, navigating family and friends, Alcoholics Anonymous, relapse and the reward that is recovery.
Each chapter begins with advice and commentary followed by a wealth of quotes to inspire and heal. The result is a mosaic of observations and encouragement that draws on writers and artists spanning thousands of years鈥攆rom Seneca to David Foster Wallace, William Shakespeare to Patti Smith.
The event is sponsored by Gateway Alcohol and Drug Treatment Foundation, the largest substance abuse treatment provider in Illinois with a 50-year track-record of success in assisting people to overcome substance abuse and live productive lives in recovery.
Light refreshments will be served.
In addition to the Sun-Times, Steinberg has written for a wide variety of publications, such as Esquire, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated and Forbes. He is the author of eight books, including 鈥淒runkard鈥� and 鈥淵ou Were Never in Chicago.鈥�