JP Beaumont Recovers in Print - Over 30 Years in Long Term RecoveryJP Beaumont Recovers in Print - Over 30 Years in Long Term Recovery
Recovery Coast to Coast
RC2C host Neil Scott begins this podcast with a tribute to legendary actor Sir Anthony Hopkins, who just celebrated his 49th sober birthday. Neil then visits with NY Times best-selling author JA Jance, whose character JP Beaumont is a former Seattle...
32:05•7 Jan 2025
The Recovery Journey of Fictional Detective JP Beaumont
Episode Overview
- Celebrating Sir Anthony Hopkins' 49 years of sobriety.
- JA Jance discusses her character JP Beaumont's recovery journey.
- Insights into living with an alcoholic partner.
- 'After the Fire' poetry reading by JA Jance.
- Ali McGraw shares her reflections on recovery.
“My readers had noticed it and it had gone straight over my head.”
In this episode of Recovery Coast to Coast, host Neil Scott pays tribute to the legendary actor Sir Anthony Hopkins for celebrating 49 years of sobriety. The spotlight then shifts to a fascinating conversation with NY Times best-selling author JA Jance. Jance's character, JP Beaumont, a former Seattle homicide detective, has been in long-term recovery for over 30 years across 16 books.
While Jance herself is not in recovery, she shares her experiences living with an alcoholic husband who sadly passed away from his addiction. This personal connection deeply informs her writing, making Beaumont's journey through recovery all the more authentic and gripping. Jance also reads from her poignant book of poetry, 'After the Fire', which captures the raw emotions and challenges of living with an alcoholic partner.
The episode wraps up with reflections from actress Ali McGraw on her own recovery journey, adding another layer of inspiration and hope. If you're looking for an engaging mix of literary discussion and heartfelt recovery stories, this episode is a must-listen.
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