My Dirty Little Secrets - Steroids, Alcohol & God

As Tony Mandarich left Green Bay in February, 1993,

his football career in shambles, Packer Plus staff

writer, Tom Mulhern, wrote the following:

"The overriding sentiment, however, is one of emptiness. Not so

much for promises unfulfilled, but for sins not repented.

Maybe some day Mandarich will set the record straight

and answer all the nagging questions he leaves behind.

I hope so."

For all the sports writers, fans, coaches, friends and family,

My Dirty Little Secrets sets the record straight. On the

20th anniversary of his draft in 1989, Tony reveals

the reasons why he never achieved what the nation expected of

him, and what he expected of himself. His story is an

inspiration for alcoholics and drug abusers, and offers

hope for those trying to help themselves out of the nightmare

of addiction.

My Dirty Little Secrets promises to help readers

Learn about the power of addiction

Discover how co-dependency and enablers affect addicts

Understand why treatment for addictions is so important in recovery

Realize the importance of emotional suppot systems in the lives of alcoholics

Accept the role of the Higher Power's grace in recovery

"My Dirty Little Secrets is a testament that faith in a higher

power can bring us to salvation and light. Tony's story is

touched by magic and brushes against the tragic. It's

a great human journey and a victory for the human spirit."

--Jim Irsay, Owner, Indianapolis Colts, Super Bowl (r) XLI Champions

After a highly successful and nationally publicized college

career at Michigan State Unviersity, Tony Mandarich was

drafted number two in 1989. The hype about his power and

standing as a football player along with Tony's addictions,

was more than he could live up to, and his life came crashing

down around him. After three more years of alcohol and

painkillers' abuse, Tony accepted God's hand, went into

treatment and now considers it a privilege to be able to help

other addicts when called upon.

Learn more at www.TonyMandarich.com

Book #6 in the Reflections of America Series

from Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com