When they were first released in the 1980s, Janet Woititz's groundbreaking works, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Struggle for Intimacy and The Self-Sabotage Syndrome, provided a new message of hope to adult children who had grown up in the shadow of alcoholic parents. Today their message is as profound and timeless as it was two decades ago. Now, the wisdom and healing power come to life once again in this compilation of three classics that honestly address the sypmtoms of the ACOA syndrome. You will find help for youself: at home, in intimate relationships and on the job. You will discover the reasons for the way you think, believe and feel about yourself; ACOAs often feel isolated, have difficulty in relationships, in the workplace and in feeling good about themselves. Noted ACOA expert Dr. Robert Ackerman, author of the best-selling Perfect Daughters and Silent Sons, provides a foreword and explains why Janet Woititz's message will continue to help millions of readers for generations to come.