From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction
Searing, unsettling, and ultimately triumphant, Judge O’Connor’s debut memoir takes reasers on a wild ride through the rock bottom underbelly of intravenous drug addiction to the hallowed halls of justice where she rose to the pinnacle of success as a federal judge.
With wit and unabashed honesty, O’Connor shares her remarkable three-phase journey: the abuse and trauma that drove her to teenage drug use, the chaos that ensued from her addiction; and how she developed a personalized secular recovery plan that led to twenty-nine years of sobriety. Her story proves any addict can recover and anyone can build a productive and happy life, no matter how low the bottom or how deep the pain.
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Author: Mary Beth O’Connor
Mary Beth’s memoir, From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction, was published in 2023. She’s had opinion pieces published, including by The Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times. Her memoir writings have been published in Memoir Magazine, Awakenings, Carry the Light, and Ravens Perch.