NEWS
Now Published in Spanish!
October 20, 2023 Now available in Spanish: Hijo, Eres Un Adicto. Esta es la historia de una madre que luche por entender qué le pasa a su hijo. 
Available soon in Spanish
October 11, 2021 Next Door Publishers purchase Saving Jake to translate for markets in Spain, Latin America, and Mexico. 
Audiobook Launch!
February 26, 2019 Tantor Media releases Saving Jake as an Audiobook. Listen anytime, anywhere! 
KGO Radio: "In Their Shoes"
January 20, 2018 D'Anne joins host Brian Copeland to describe what it's like to be the mother of a son battling drug addiction. Listen and watch. Attendee of D'Anne's Presentation talks...
April 20, 2018 Listen to Ella’s experience of being directly impacted by the opioid epidemic, plus this audience member's takeaway after listening to D'Anne's presentation in Indiana. 
The Logan Daily News
October 6, 2017 Daily News editor reports on D'Anne Burwell as keynote at Ohio Town Hall Meeting. Read article here. 
Radio Interview: D'Anne on Power 105, Ohio
October 4, 2017 “You can't do this alone,” says D'Anne, interviewed on Power 105 Radio in Logan, Ohio. Listen here. Radio Interview: D'Anne on 98.3 FM Logan
October 3, 2017 An 8-minute interview, D'Anne tells how her son's drug addiction impacted their entire family. 
Author shares son's journey
to recovery September 28, 2017 Ohio reporter writes in The Courier, “Burwell has weathered something many families can relate to— how to parent a young adult who is addicted to opioids... A theme in the book is the importance of connection: how people are more likely to succeed in recovery if they have a strong recovery community.... ” 
The Logan Daily News
September 26, 2017 “Anyone can become addicted, and it’s life changing for everyone around them,” says D'Anne Burwell interviewed for The Logan Daily News. Guest Blog
July 10, 2017 Why did D'Anne write Saving Jake? Her guest blog tells us: “Writing Amidst the Turmoil of My Son's Drug Addiction by D'Anne Burwell” 
Los Altos Town Crier
Features D'Anne Burwell March 15, 2017 “Mom, author shares struggle with son's addiction” in this Town Crier article. 
Radio Interview: D'Anne Burwell on “The Brian Copeland Show”
February 21, 2017 How to Cope When Someone in Your Family is Battling Addiction. Tune in to San Francisco's legendary station, KGO 810, as Brian Copeland talks with D’Anne Burwell. Sober World Magazine Features Saving Jake
October 16, 2016 Published in Sober World Magazine's October 2016 issue, D'Anne writes, “...Ours is the story of how drug addiction can happen to anyone. And it's the story of how one family eventually finds their way to a ray of hope.” 
Midwest Book Review
September 16, 2016 “...it's a story that's unfolding in some variation right now in thousands of homes across the country,” writes author Katrina Kenison in her poignant review of Saving Jake featured in the September 2016 issue of Midwest Book Review's “Reviewer's Bookwatch.” 
Publishers Weekly
Reviews Saving Jake August, 12, 2016 “Without cleverness or false pride, Burwell... writes the brutal truth about addiction… Setbacks and relapses cannot dampen our cheering for this mother and family in this potent personal tale of devotion and commitment and an impassioned plea for a national dialogue on a pressing health crisis.” –Publishers Weekly 
Three Eric Hoffer Awards!
May 28, 2016 Saving Jake wins 3 Eric Hoffer Awards. InMenlo has the whole story. 
2016 Winner in Memoir
May 18, 2016 2016 Eric Hoffer Awards category winners are announced. Saving Jake wins Memoir! 
Grand Prize Finalist
May 2, 2016 The 2016 Eric Hoffer Grand Prize Short List is announced and Saving Jake is named a finalist! 
Eric Hoffer Award
Announces 2016 Winners April 14, 2016 Saving Jake wins the 2016 First Horizon Award! Each year, the Eric Hoffer Awards presents The First Horizon Award to the best debut authors. Wonderful recognition from one of the largest international book awards for small, academic and independent presses. 
Lamorinda Weekly
March 9, 2016 Featured in “It Can Happen in Lamorinda,” Burwell continues raising awareness about prescription drug abuse and addiction at this author event. 
TALK Recovery Radio 100.5 FM
February 25, 2016 Listen to D'Anne's interview on TALK Recovery. She gets to the heart of matters at the 18-minute mark, and speaks to denial and codependency at the 33-minute mark. 
Mercury News, Oakland Tribune, Contra Costa Times
February 18, 2016 Three San Francisco Bay Area newspapers feature Burwell's family story as their son began “careening toward an addiction to OxyContin, which would escalate to heroin abuse and soon estrange him from their family...” 
Book Give-Away!
February 17, 2016 Author Katrina Kenison posts a wonderful review of Saving Jake and heartfelt comments pour in. TWO lucky winners receive signed copies of Saving Jake! 
USA Book News
Announces Winners November 16, 2015 Saving Jake is awarded winner of The 2015 USA Best Book Awards in the category of “Health: Addiction & Recovery.” Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of USA Book News, says this year’s contest yielded over 2,000 entries from mainstream and independent publishers. Congratulations, D'Anne! Author Speaks at Parent Education Forum
October 22, 2015 The first of many parent education events, D'Anne shares her powerful message to parents, faculty/staff, and community members. 
Washington Monthly review
by Dr. Keith Humphreys September 30, 2015 Dr. Keith Humphreys—nationally recognized researcher at Stanford University and policy advisor on substance abuse to the Obama administration—posts a tremendous review of Saving Jake. “Burwell highlights the extraordinary power of opioid addiction over human behavior...” InMenlo features Saving Jake
September 30, 2015 Interviewed for InMenlo D'Anne Burwell continues to shine a spotlight on the family disease of addiction. 
Breaking the Cycles interview
September 19, 2015 D’Anne explains why she wrote Saving Jake. Find out five surprising things you might not know about addiction... San Francisco Books & Travel
September, 2015 D’Anne’s essay on “The Art of Letting Go” is featured in the Fall 2015 issue of San Francisco Books & Travel. Saving Jake available on Kindle September 15, 2015 Readers asked for it and got it! In addition to paperback, Saving Jake is now available on Kindle. With so many free apps available, you can easily read the book on your favorite electronic device. 
Saving Jake Launches
August 27, 2015 D’Anne Burwell’s Saving Jake was officially launched on August 27, 2015. By the following day, it was ranked by Amazon as the #1 Hot New Release in the category of Drug Dependency Recovery. A tremendous start! 
“A Mother’s Way Out” on KQED’s Perspectives
January 26, 2015 Touching many listeners, D’Anne’s radio commentary describes the moment she “suddenly strung it all together.” Aired on KQED, the San Francisco Bay Area NPR station. “Letting Go” on KQED’s Perspectives July 29, 2014 D’Anne’s first radio commentary—about a mother trying her best to remain silent as her daughter takes the wheel of her own life—first aired in 2014, then was rebroadcast on August 19, 2015. West Coast preview of The Anonymous People
May 16, 2013 D’Anne Burwell organized the first Northern California screening of The Anonymous People, with filmmaker Greg Williams in attendance for the Q&A. The event sold out. InMenlo covered the story… 
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PAST APPEARANCESAuthor Luncheon
May 3, 2024 D'Anne spoke about her book at AAUW's Spring Luncheon fundraiser in Los Gatos, California. 
Author Fair!
November 19, 2022 Invited to this in-person (post pandemic, face to face!) library event, D'Anne will join authors showcasing and signing books in Menlo Park, California. 
Indiana State of Our Health Summit
When: April 13, 2018, 7:30AM-11:00AM Where: Ivy Tech, Indianapolis Keynote for this Health Summit, D'Anne received a standing ovation after addressing policy makers, plus key health care, business and community leaders. Organized by the Alliance for a Healthier Indiana, sponsors provided each of 350 attendees a complimentary copy of Saving Jake. IHA Administrative Professionals Conference
When: April 13, 2018, 9:00AM-4:00PM Where: Alexander Hotel, Indianapolis An annual conference aimed at hospital administrative professionals, D’Anne continues bringing awareness to the opioid health crisis. Each attendee received a copy of Saving Jake and a book signing followed. 6th Annual Hocking County
Opiate Town Hall Meeting When: October 4, 2017, 6:30PM-8:00PM Where: Logan–Hocking Middle School, Logan, Ohio D'Anne was the keynote for this tri-county Town Hall meeting. Doors opened early for a book signing. 
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
When: October 3, 2017, 11:30AM-1:00PM Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Findlay, Ohio Speaking to business and community leaders, D'Anne shared her heartbreak and hope as well as her impassioned plea for society to take action. 
Focus on Friends
When: October 3, 2017, 9:00AM-10:00AM Where: Findlay, Ohio Conversations with family members, volunteers, and people in recovery at this peer-led recovery center. University of Findlay
When: October 2, 2017, 5:30PM-7:00PM Where: Winebrenner Auditorium, University of Findlay, Ohio D'Anne addressed pharmacy faculty, staff and students, and University community members about the impact of addiction on the family. Accredited for Continuing Education. 
Noon Rotary Club in Findlay, Ohio
When: October 2, 2017, 11:30PM-1:00PM Where: Findlay Country Club, Findlay, Ohio Both the Rotary and the Kiwanis Club joined to give D'Anne a standing ovation! Saratoga Rotary
When: July 14, 2017, 12:00PM-1:30PM Where: Saratoga Community Center, Saratoga, CA Invited to this Rotary luncheon, D'Anne focused on the unprecedented access to potent prescription drugs across our nation as well as stigma impacting struggling families. 
Lisa's Book Club
When: July 18, 2017 Where: Fremont, CA After the group read Saving Jake, we met and discussed the impact of addiction and what more can be done to support families in our communities. 
14th Annual Circle of Support Luncheon and Program
When: May 5, 2017, 11:30AM-1:00PM Where: Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club, Menlo Park, CA D'Anne was the closing speaker for Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley's annual fundraiser following Sam Quinones author of Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic. 
Road to Recovery SF
When: April 30, 2017, 9:00AM-12:00PM Where: Crissy Field, San Francisco, CA At Center for Recovery's half-day of recovery fun, D'Anne signed books in the SF Bay Area Recovery Author Booth. 
SUHSD Parent Education
Series: Safe & Healthy Teens When: April 26, 2017, 10AM-11:30AM Where: Sequoia Union High School District Office, 480 James Ave, Redwood City, CA D’Anne Burwell's “Prescription Pain Killers: What's at Stake” was the first of four Parent Education events. 
Teen and Family Services, 2017 Spring Event
When: March 30, 2017, 11:30AM-1:30PM Where: Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 3201 Windsor Rd, Austin, Texas D'Anne was the keynote for this SOLDOUT 4th Annual Spring Fundraiser Luncheon in Austin, Texas. 
2017 "Dose of Awareness"
5K Walk/ Health Expo When: March 26, 2017, 1:00-3:30PM Where: Ygnacio Valley Park, Concord, CA D'Anne spoke and signed books at this 3rd Annual NCAPDA 5K Event aimed at inspiring and engaging San Francisco Bay Area communities to end prescription drug abuse. Harker School
When: March 10, 2017, 11:10AM Where: Harker School, San Jose, CA At their school assembly, D'Anne spoke to over 200 10th graders and teachers about what can happen to a family when addiction hits home. Los Altos Rotary Luncheon
When: March 2, 2017, 12:15PM Where: Los Altos Garden House in Shoup Park, Los Altos, CA D'Anne received a standing ovation after addressing the shame and stigma surrounding addiction. 
MVLA Challenge Team
When: February 9, 2017, 7:00-8:00AM Where: Mountain View, CA Police Department Building meaningful community partnerships, D'Anne spoke to these 60 professionals at their monthly meeting. 
Generation Found
When: November 17, 2016, 7:00PM Where: Center for the Performing Arts (PAC), Atherton, CA This community event was organized and sponsored by D’Anne Burwell and Charlene Margot director of the M-A Parent Education Series. D'Anne introduced the film GENERATION FOUND and participated in offering resources. 
Hearts for Justice Conference:
Addiction, Recovery, & Grace When: October 22, 2016, 10:00AM-12:00 noon Where: Trinity Church, Menlo Park, CA D'Anne was available for questions, support, and book signing. 
Bayside Marin Family Program
When: October 8, 2016, 11:30AM Where: Bayside Marin, San Rafael, CA D'Anne was invited to speak at this residential treatment facility's family program. 
New Bridge Foundation
When: October 5, 2016, 7:00PM Where: New Bridge Foundation, Berkeley At the “Bridge One” Family Support Program, D'Anne shared her story. 
Helios Family Support Program
When: September 20, 2016, 6:00PM Where: New Bridge Foundation, Berkeley Sharing her experience, strength and hope, D'Anne spoke to both families and clients of this residential treatment program. 
The Herren Project's
Family Support Group When: August 30, 2016 Where: online, with The Herren Project D'Anne joined members of this online support group, led by clinician Kristen Young, MSW LICSW. Harker School 2016 ReCreate Reading Day
When: August 25, 2016 Where: Harker School, San Jose, CA Through Harker's popular ReCreate Reading program, high school students selected Saving Jake to read over the summer, then met with the author for a discussion and book signing. 
Woodland Library in Los Altos
When: May 18, 2016, 6:30-7:30PM Where: Woodland Library, Los Altos, CA An “author talk.” D'Anne shared her powerful personal story, held a Q & A, then signed books. Parent Forum at Waldorf School,
Mountain View campus When: May 17, 2016, 7:00-8:30PM Where: Waldorf School, Mountain View, CA How does a family navigate the crisis of drug addiction? D'Anne presented to high school parents and teachers. 
Santa Clara County Opioid Overdose Prevention Project
When: May 12, 2016, 11:00AM-3:00PM Where: Masonic Center, San Jose, CA The Coalition invited D'Anne Burwell to speak to attendees on the front lines of the drug crisis: local mayors, first responders, drug and alcohol and public health workers, primary care and emergency room physicians, and County Board of Supervisors. Waldorf School Presentation
When: May 11, 2016, 12:30PM-2:30PM Where: Waldorf School, Mountain View, CA Speaking to 9th, 10th and 11th graders, D'Anne shared her story about what happens to a family when addiction hits home. Dose of Awareness:
Parent Education at Leigh High School When: May 10, 2016, 7:00-8:30PM Where: Leigh High School, San Jose, CA Two passionate advocates increasing awareness of prescription drug abuse, D'Anne Burwell and Amy Cooper, presented facts on the latest scientific research, debunked misperceptions about substance abuse and broke the silence surrounding addiction through their personal stories. Nar-Anon Meeting
When: April 28, 2016, 7:30-8:30PM Where: Mission Oaks Hospital, Los Gatos, CA Featured speaker for this support meeting. 
SUHSD Parent Education Series
When: April 26, 2016, 10AM-11:30AM Where: Sequoia Union High School District Office, Redwood City, CA D’Anne Burwell shared her powerful personal story. Here's what every parent needs to know about the prescription drug and opioid epidemic in our communities. Family Support Group
When: April 5, 2016, 5:30-7:00PM Where: Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Lafayette, CA D'Anne shared her experience, strength and hope, then answered questions at this “open” support meeting. An Afternoon with Authors:
Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness When: March 12, 2016, 3:00-4:30PM Where: Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Lafayette, CA Two San Francisco Bay Area authors, D'Anne Burwell and Erin Marie Daly, discussed their books, then signed copies! 
ACS Educational Symposium: Adolescent Addiction,
Prevention and Recovery When: March 5, 2016, 9AM-4PM Where: Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula, EPA, CA 3 keynote speakers: D'Anne Burwell, Stephanie Brown, director of The Addictions Institute, and Dr. Anna Lembke, chief of Stanford Addiction Medicine Services, at this one- day workshop sponsored by Adolescent Counseling Services. Al-Anon Parent Meeting
When: December 23, 2015, 7:00PM-8:30PM Where: Trinity Church Hall, Menlo Park, CA Together with her husband and their daughter, D'Anne chaired this support meeting sharing their family's experience, strength, and hope. 
2016 "Dose of Awareness"
5K Walk and Health Expo When: February 28, 2016, 9AM-12 Where: Iron Horse Middle School, San Ramon, CA At this NCAPDA event, D'Anne joined guest speakers and donated book sales to the National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse. 
California High School
When: December 17th, 2015, 8:30AM-12:00 Where: California High School, San Ramon, CA D'Anne joined April Rovera from the National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse in presentations to 9th grade classes about the impact of abusing prescription drugs. California HealthCare Foundation:
Regional Opioid Safety Coalitions When: November 17, 2015, 2:00 PM Where: Waterfront Hotel, Oakland, CA Speaking to 20 coalitions developing action plans to improve treatment in California, D'Anne focused on the impact of stigma and shame and the difficulty finding sustained coordinated treatment for a person struggling with substance abuse. SUSHD Wellness Advisory Council
When: October 28, 2015, 4:00 PM Where: District Offices, Redwood City, CA D'Anne shared her story to the Sequoia Union High School District’s Wellness Advisory Council as they work to implement drug-awareness programs for parents, students, administrators, and staff in district schools. 
Menlo-Atherton Parent Education Series
When: Thursday, October 22, 2015, 10:00AM - 11:30AM Where: Menlo-Atherton High School, Atherton, CA The featured speaker at this morning-coffee event, D'Anne shared her heartbreak, hope, and lessons learned through her powerful personal story that transcends addiction and speaks to us all. Sponsored by the Menlo-Atherton PTA, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District, events in the M-A Parent Education Series are designed to educate parents about critical issues related to the academic, physical, mental, and social-emotional success of students. |
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Author Luncheon
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