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 Hi! My name is Jeffrey Taylor and I am the author of a book on alcoholism, entitled "A Gentleman Drunk." Walking the Talk to SobrietyOne man’s story of courage and commitmentWhen Jeffrey Taylor looks back on his life, he knows that God or one of his angels intervened on a cold, snowy night in New York when he was found by police in a gutter, stripped of his clothes. This was the lowest moment in his life – the deciding factor that made him face his demons and make a choice to take back control of his life, facing the reality that he is an alcoholic. Jeffrey began drinking at the age of twelve after some tough times in his Jewish neighborhood in New Jersey. A Gentleman Drunk (Executive Caliber) is a first-rate biography of a once highly functioning man who allowed his alcohol addiction to destroy his marriage and his financial security, leaving him a broken, lonely soul. It is an incredible story of the road to recovery and survival, despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles and challenges, in order to conquer the debilitating effects of alcoholism. This real-life drama is written with wit and brutal honesty and there is no sugar-coating the very real drama in this man’s love/hate relationship with alcohol and the battle he endured to finally conquer it. Jeffrey’s story tells of many things that contributed to his addiction; his flawed relationship with his father, his life at college and the painful details of fraternity initiation rituals, selling drugs, studying music in France, graduate school in Chicago, on to landing a high paying bank job in New York City. He tells of his daily ritual at a local bar after work where fellow yuppies hung out, drinking more heavily and picking up strangers. He meets a girl, relocates to San Francisco with her where they marry and have a daughter. Now he is working 24/7, making lots of money, still drinking up a storm, and decides to relocate to North Carolina in order to better his consulting skills. Now pregnant with their second child, his wife is forced to end the relationship knowing that his workaholic ways and constant drinking aren’t about to change. Unrepentant about his irresponsible behavior, Jeffrey heads down to Club Med Cancun where he meets Toby, a woman he obsessively pursues until she agrees to return to New York and marry him, but even this doesn’t fill the painful void in him. After several years of traveling around the world, lecturing by day and entertaining by night, and not being able to stand Toby’s criticism of his drinking, he comes full circle on the night he ends up in the gutter – when he is forced to admit he has a drinking problem and seeks help from Alcoholics Anonymous. Jeffrey Taylor is now a recovering alcoholic with six years of sobriety and has spoken on this subject to audiences around the world. He knows that alcoholism does not discriminate – it transcends many walks of life and knows no boundaries on where it inflicts its pain. His first AA meeting was terrifying but by his 60th day he knew he must give himself up to a higher power – he could not stop drinking on his own. He accepted guidance from his sponsor, worked his twelve step program, transforming day by day and helping others on their journey to freedom from alcohol. Visit Jeffrey’s free and informative website at Alcohol411.info Jeffrey’s life is an amazing success story. He is the founder of Jeffrey Taylor Group , a holding company for various operating businesses, and has published two textbooks for the equipment leasing industry and one on starting a new business, and still finds time to teach commercial real estate courses at the Professional Institute of Real Estate in Scottsdale, AZ.  A GENTLEMAN DRUNK By Jeffrey Taylor Chapter 1 – Growing Up in New Jersey Chapter 2 – Wild Campus Days Chapter 3 – Party Time in New York and San Francisco Chapter 4 – Jordana, Moira and Divorce Chapter 5 – Toby Chapter 6 – International Road Warrior Chapter 7 – Almost Dead in New York City Chapter 8 – Welcome to AA Chapter 9 – Dealing with Anger Chapter 10 – Have You Met Don, My Sponsor? Chapter 11 – Whatever It Takes Chapter 12 – I Could Not Do It Alone Chapter 13 – Thank You, God  I met you on the Asia cruise that got really messed up due to weather in the spring of this year! I am the Japanese singer (though I am American). I want to extend a belated thanks for sending me your book and I have just finished reading it. You certainly have had your share of trials and I applaud all your efforts and successes. You've obviously come so far and meeting you, I'd have never guessed you'd been through such hard times. Many thanks again for sending the story of your life and allowing me to share in a glimpse of just how far you've come. Tammy Thanks for your story - it helped me! Dave Just wanted to let you know I was so deeply touched by your generosity. I couldn't put your book down. It inspired me so much and gave me hope for a better today. Cheryl Great book! From the minute I started reading it I was engrossed and couldn’t put it down. You were frank, open and honest. I appreciate you sharing it with me. I’ll gladly recommend it to friends and family. Molly Jeffrey is not only the webmaster of Alcohol411.info, and an internet radio show host (Cocktails at 5 on wsradio.com), but has written an autobiographical story about how his life has changed since he faced the issues of sobriety. The book reads like an inside diary: frank, truthful, and "tell all" from his days in leasing. I could not put the book down as it explains how Jeffrey achieved sobriety. In fact, I had to re-read many parts as it was a very emotional read. Kit Menkin In a few pages, Jeffrey shows that alcoholism transcends social, financial and racial differences. Though we have vastly different backgrounds, I was riveted by our similarities after alcohol took control…even to our difficulty accepting the only true source of help. Jeffrey’s frank and honest discussions of his own (and my own) shortcomings is refreshing compared to today’s ‘psychobabble’ approach to everything. If you’re looking for truth about alcoholism, I recommend A Gentleman Drunk. Rev. Glen Williams It was a good read. I really respect the "action" part of your program. No one can accuse you of all "talk and no walk". Phillip I just finished reading A Gentleman Drunk. It is very good and once I started I didn’t want to stop. Your book kept my undivided attention! Donna Jeff, I’ve read the whole thing twice. My wife has read it, as well as my sister in law who is managing editor of an influential current affairs magazine here in Canada. All we can say is thank you so much for sharing your experience. I am proud that you let me glimpse at this gem of self description and journal of healing. Daniel Hi Jeffrey, great story. I can relate a lot. I’m a Georgia country boy and I understand your suffering. You told your story, illustrated well with words. Thanks for the opportunity to be part of your sobriety. Randy P. You’re telling every alcoholic’s story. Our stories aren’t so much about the details as they are about the hopeless state of mind and body at which we all seem to eventually arrive. I have no idea what’s it’s like to be rich, Jewish or live in New York, but I have been where you have been mentally, emotionally and spiritually with the disease of alcoholism. Bill F. Your book is wonderful. Jane S.  To order A Gentleman Drunk Click here |
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