From River Bottoms to Rock Bottom and Back: A Veteran’s Memoir of Addiction, Accountability, Redemption

Do you believe you've let down everyone who matters most? Feel like you're too far gone, trapped in a cycle you can't break? U.S. Army veteran Don Lineberry has been there-and offers a roadmap to recovery, purpose, and redemption.As a former M60A1 tanker, Lineberry has lived through the depths of addiction, homelessness, and 197 days in jail. Today, he serves as a Veterans Ministry case manager, Director of the American Legion Riders, and mentor to others fighting the same battles. Now, he shares the real path that helped him rebuild his life from rock bottom.From River Bottoms to Rock Bottom and Back is Lineberry's memoir of an intense journey that takes readers from early cracks to full collapse-and ultimately to recovery and service. Through Lineberry's lived experience and hard-earned lessons, you'll discover how to break destructive cycles, rebuild accountability, and create a life with meaning. This clear, honest path shows you that recovery isn't instant-but it is possible.In this book, you'll discover:How small cracks turn into life-altering consequences-and how to stop the cycleThe real turning point that can pull you out of rock bottomPractical recovery paths, including support systems that actually workHow to rebuild trust, purpose, and self-respect step by stepWhy service to others becomes the key to lasting transformationFrom River Bottoms to Rock Bottom and Back proves that no one is beyond saving.Powerful and deeply honest, this book shows you that change is possible-even after everything you've been through-and gives you the tools to start your recovery journey today.