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Never Enough: One Lawyer's True Story of How He Gambled His Career Away - Michael Burke

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Never Enough: One Lawyer's True Story of How He Gambled His Career Away Michael Burke ISBN 9781590319918

Never Enough: One Lawyer’s True Story of How He Gambled His Career Away is a powerful and unsettling memoir by Michael J. Burke, chronicling his fall from a respected attorney, devoted husband and father, and trusted community member into secrecy, addiction, and professional ruin. What began as hidden alcoholism and compulsive gambling spiraled into the misappropriation of $1.6 million from client trust accounts.

Burke recounts his descent into addiction with unflinching honesty, followed by the moment he was forced to confess his actions to his family and clients. The book includes his arraignment and actual sentencing transcripts, offering readers a rare, firsthand look at the legal consequences of addiction-driven misconduct. Burke also shares vivid accounts of his time in prison and the painful aftermath of his deception, detailing the lasting emotional toll on his family.

The final chapters shift from personal narrative to prevention and awareness, helping readers recognize the warning signs of compulsive gambling and understand available treatment options. An extensive appendix includes feedback from Burke’s speaking engagements on gambling addiction, letters of support submitted to the court before sentencing, and a state-by-state directory of resources for those seeking help.

This candid and cautionary story serves as both a personal reckoning and an urgent reminder of the devastating impact of untreated addiction.

Never Enough: One Lawyer's True Story of How He Gambled His Career Away Michael Burke ISBN 9781590319918, 978-1590319918 & 978-15903-19918

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Michael Burke