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by Bajeerao Patil (Author)
Insanity Beyond Understanding highlights the selfish behavior, distorted thinking, and "my way or the highway" attitude of people who are addicted to mood-altering substances. This book aims at creating a general awareness about addictive behavior, the devastating consequences of using mood-altering chemicals, and how they turn normal human beings into beasts. It shows their inability to follow simple rules for living in harmony, their illogical thinking, and how logic does not make any sense to them. Through their dialogues, readers will get insight into their resistance to change. The author wants readers to see how impulsive behavior can cause a series of problems and destroy human beings. He wants readers to experience the horrible world of addicts, what happens behind closed doors, and how innocent children get crushed and their hopes for living a normal life are shattered. The author wants readers to experience other people's pain, sufferings, and hopelessness, and at the same time, enjoy reading simple dialogues.
Author Biography
Author and counselor Bajeerao Patil has been writing for 10 years. He writes about behavior and the attitude of individuals addicted to illicit drugs and offers motivational stories. His book "Insanity Beyond Understanding" was originally published in 2009. He also has another book about addiction Lifelong Sobriety - How to Stop Drinking And / Or Using Drugs Bajeerao Patil has been a drug and alcohol counselor for over 25 years. He understands this issue from both author's and counselor's point of view. He knows how addict's mind works and what prevents them from maintaining sobriety. He has Masters degree from India. His love for writing and fascination with addictive behavior and the recovery process led him to become a counselor. He is a member of several online groups such as WRAP and Recovery, SCBWI, United States Mental Health Professionals, authors' groups and has done several book signings for Borders and local bookstores who stock his book. He guest blogs and has been on a couple of radio shows to talk about his work. His work is available online - Amazon.com Barnes & Noble, his own website: http: //www.bajeeraopatil.com and you can order his books by calling 610-457-7640
