Symptoms of Withdrawal : A Memoir of Snapshots and Redemption
by Christopher Kennedy Lawford
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Author: Christopher Kennedy LawfordEdition: Hardcover
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Published: 2005-10-01
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Number of pages: 416
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Summary: 4 Stars
"Symptoms of Withdrawal" by Christopher Kennedy Lawford" reveals a different look at the 3rd generation of the Kennedy Clan.The frankness and openness with which Christopher wrote his biography impressed me a good deal.Unlike some other reviewers,I found it hard to put down this
saga.Growing up in a world of both priviledge and "pain",feeling second best(because he did not bear Kennedy as his last name)there was a good
deal he had to learn in life.Turning to alcohol and drugs in his teen years was not unusual for an insecure young man,with an absent Father
and a well-meaning but grief stricken Mother.Being raised in boarding
schools and by paid servants,although he had a family,there was a great
deal of loneliness and lack of direction,especially after the cruel
assination of RFK.
Throughout the book, he eventually came upon amazing insights into
his character.When his Aunt Joan takes him to a meeting to learn the
12 steps,he begins to realize others have their tragedies.When he over
came his alcohol and drug addiction,I felt he really had something to offer.
However,the last chapter revealed how truly immature he remains.
I do think he mis-interpreted his therapist.When his Dr. talked about
choices,he was remarking how we choose ways of life.Christopher realizes
he "chose" to get off drugs.He then chooses not to stay married after
17 years and 3 children. He feels he cannot live with absolutes.Well,
we all live with absolutes every day.We pay taxes and we die.These
are absolutes.Up until then,Christopher did not make excuses for his
behavior.So I was taken aback at his peculiar justifications.Despite
the last pages... I did feel this was a worthwhile book and
enjoyed most of it very much,I found the end a little baffling.
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