Todd A. Schillinger presents his debut book "Be The Pig"

Be The Pig is a brutally honest memoir of addiction, survival, and redemption. Todd takes readers inside his battle with alcoholism, from jail cells and near-death moments to the quiet victories of sobriety. Along the way, he shares raw lessons learned through pain, perseverance, and faith, showing that recovery is possible when you stop just being involved and commit fully—when you choose to be the pig. Todd A. Schillinger was born and raised in Keene, NH, where community roots and small-town life shaped his early years. For much of his adulthood, Todd battled alcoholism and the consequences that came with it. On October 10, 2006, he took his last drink—a turning point that began a journey of recovery, healing, and self-discovery that continues today.


Beyond writing, Todd has found purpose in helping others through recovery community centers, offering guidance and support to people seeking their own way forward. He has walked through grief, rebuilding, and resilience without returning to alcohol—proof of the strength and possibility within recovery. Today, Todd treasures time with family, the lessons of everyday life, and the opportunity to serve as a voice of hope. His story is one of transformation, courage, and commitment—and he shares it with the hope that others might find inspiration and strength for their own journeys.

You may also like the following events from The Toadstool Bookshop, Keene NH:

• This Saturday, 20th September, 11:00 am, Andrew Harrison presents his debut book "The Seymour Desk" in Keene
• Next Monday, 22nd September, 05:00 pm, Julie Berry presents her newest YA novel "If Looks Could K*ll" in Keene
• Next Saturday, 27th September, 11:00 am, Wendy Leeds presents her new book "Solving the Anxiety Equation" in Keene