Mark Goldman
During the period described in this book, Mark Goldman appeared to be successful in every area of his life; however, that was simply a façade. The truth was, he was slowly slipping into a life blurred by alcohol.As a young boy and teenager, Mark determined he would never allow alcohol to tempt him. As a young adult, he discovered temptation came to everyone. When his professional life began, Mark found himself lured into the occasional social drink, then to more frequent social drinking, and...See more
During the period described in this book, Mark Goldman appeared to be successful in every area of his life; however, that was simply a façade. The truth was, he was slowly slipping into a life blurred by alcohol.As a young boy and teenager, Mark determined he would never allow alcohol to tempt him. As a young adult, he discovered temptation came to everyone. When his professional life began, Mark found himself lured into the occasional social drink, then to more frequent social drinking, and finally, into a life that felt more like a trap than a party. Alcohol had become a curse.In his book, What Really Happened When I Quit Drinking, Mark shares his experience of making the decision to entirely quit drinking and all of the subsequent insights he had regarding alcohol's position in his life and in society. He hopes publishing this book helps readers think about their feelings about drinking, and to equip them to take small steps to better their lives. Today, Mark is blessed to be married to the love of his life for close to 30 years. He and his wife have two wonderful children. He says his life and blessings are due to the fact that "God is merciful." See less