The Accidental Gambler

Is it possible for one tragic event to cause the lives of one family to spiral ot of control? Following a terryfing accident involving Rachael- beloved daughter of Paula and Colin, the family's lives are thrown into turmoil. Rachael's sister Sarah, is witness to her parent's gradual unravelling. Later Rachael develops a heroin habit and Paula develops a secret gambling problem. Another devasting incident forces Paula to come to terms with her grief and own past and struggles to live an authentic life.

About the author

Cally Berryman (PhD) was born in Lesvos. Greece. She migrated to Australia with her mother and father and two brothers, John and Jim. in 1952. Cally is currently employed as a drug and alcohol and gambling counsellor. She has been employed in nursing and community areas of Drug and Alcohol for over years as Registered nurse, counsellor, academic and program development.
Cally's PhD is titled Nurses Drug and Alcohol Use and Dependence (University Melbourne.)

Product details

• Authors: Cally Berryman
• Publisher: Cally Berryman
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.09.2018
• EAN: 9780646954547
• ISBN: 978-0-646-95454-7
• No. of pages: 390
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 203 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 468 g
• Subjects: Guides > Health > Illnesses, therapies; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General