BE THE PIG
“A brutally honest memoir of addiction, recovery, and hope.”
BE THE PIG
“A brutally honest memoir of addiction, recovery, and hope.”
“A brutally honest memoir of addiction, recovery, and hope.”
“A brutally honest memoir of addiction, recovery, and hope.”

Todd A. Schillinger was born and raised in Keene, New Hampshire, where his journey through addiction and recovery shaped both his life and his voice as a writer. Sober since October 10, 2006, Todd has dedicated himself to sharing stories that reflect the raw truth, humor, and hope found in the recovery journey.
He is the author of Be The P
Todd A. Schillinger was born and raised in Keene, New Hampshire, where his journey through addiction and recovery shaped both his life and his voice as a writer. Sober since October 10, 2006, Todd has dedicated himself to sharing stories that reflect the raw truth, humor, and hope found in the recovery journey.
He is the author of Be The Pig and Be The Pig II: Life Lessons In and Out of Recovery—two heartfelt collections of stories and reflections drawn from his experiences in and beyond sobriety. His writing speaks to anyone seeking connection, second chances, and the courage to keep growing, one day at a time.
Outside of writing, Todd works within the recovery community, offering support and encouragement to others finding their own path toward healing. When he’s not at his desk or the recovery center, you’ll find him spending time with friends and family, sharing a laugh, or enjoying the quiet lessons of everyday life.
Todd believes that recovery isn’t the end of the story—it’s the start of a better one.
I’m proud (and honestly, a little humbled) to announce the release of my new book, Be The Pig II: Life Lessons In and Out of Recovery. This project has been a labor of love—a continuation of the story I began in Be The Pig, but also something more.
In this second book, I dig deeper into what life looks like after the chaos has quieted down. Recovery isn’t just about putting the drink down—it’s about learning how to live. It’s about r
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Be The Pig II : Life Life Lessons In And Out Of Recovery coming out soon.