Le Dernier Verre by Olivier Ameisen (French edition) | Denoël

The Last Drink by Olivier Ameisen is more than just a book; it is a true testimony of life, a dive into the depths of alcoholism and the quest for redemption. Olivier Ameisen, a man with an exceptional journey, had everything to succeed: the prodigious son of a talented family, a high school graduate at sixteen, an accomplished pianist, and a renowned cardiologist. In the 1980s, he moved to New York, where his medical and academic career quickly took off.

However, behind this brilliant path hides a man consumed by anxiety. Since childhood, Ameisen has been tormented by deep feelings of insecurity and inadequacy. In New York, this anxiety becomes uncontrollable, and only alcohol seems capable of calming it. Ameisen falls into the trap of alcoholism, an infernal spiral that drags him down further and further.

In the late 1990s, he returns to France, a shadow of his former self, unable to free himself from this dependence. The brilliant cardiologist and pianist is now a fallen man, oscillating between rehabilitation treatments and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

Yet, when all seems lost, Olivier Ameisen decides to take his destiny into his own hands. Driven by a will of iron and a deep belief that an effective treatment exists, he embarks on a personal quest that will lead him to a revolutionary discovery. This medication, which saved him, has the potential to radically change the treatment of alcoholism and addiction in general.

The Last Drink is a captivating account, not only for those struggling with alcoholism but also for healthcare professionals and the loved ones of those suffering from addiction. This book offers a glimmer of hope, proving that recovery is possible, even in the most desperate cases.

With its 298 pages, Olivier Ameisen shares his journey with a heart-wrenching sincerity, offering the reader a rare and precious testimony on the mechanisms of addiction and the paths to recovery. Published by Denoël in the Impacts collection, this work is a must-read for anyone interested in the challenges of dependence and the therapeutic innovations that could transform our approach to these diseases.

Additional Information:

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782207259962
• ISBN: 978-2-207-25996-2
• Publisher: Denoël
• Publication Date: 05/29/2008
• Collection: Impacts
• Number of Pages: 298
• Dimensions: 23 x 15 cm
• Weight: 451 g
• Language: French