Have you lied today? This week? For the compulsive gambler, lies are often more familiar and comfortable than the truth. Games within games ... stories within stories. On its surface, this true account of a woman’s descent into shame is acutely shocking. And, under the surface... her soul's journey is one we must all share - no matter what our circumstance may be. There is nothing held back here. Take warning. Engaging and eerily familiar, the author, Joan Spencer, takes us on a reflective journey into her own personal hell. Brilliantly written, simple and elegant in tone, Where Weeds and Roses Grow represents an opportunity for all of us to explore compulsive gambling from a detached perspective, while still seeing the cruel truth. Joan is as a sister to all of us, and a soul locked in a courageous battle to live free of addiction.