Download or read book The Rustling of Leaves written by Frank Costanzo and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-08-04 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an excerpt from a mid-life journey. Falling from a successful business life into the clutches of alcoholic despair, recovering and building a new life. Ultimately, due to obsessive/compulsive behavior, being arrested after 14 years sobriety. The arrest, followed by a lengthy and exciting court battle, resulting in a term at Folsom Prison. Rediscovery of the 12 steps in a new spiritual light. This approach to recovery, not only from alcohol but also obsessive/compulsive behavior, has been shared with thousands of persons through a treatment program and speaking engagements throughout the western states. Frank Costanzo is executive director of Personal Support Group, a drug and alcohol treatment program in Lake County, California.