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"Blackout: Remember the Things I Drank To Forget" by Sarah Hepola.
Bought it last night (& saw her speak) & I haven't been able to put it down today. It goes beyond being a drunk, getting sober & living happily ever after. This is a unique perspective on getting sober & what happens next. It's riveting, emotional and complex. She tells my (our) story with unflinching candor. It's a must-read - can't recommend it enough.
Bought it last night (& saw her speak) & I haven't been able to put it down today. It goes beyond being a drunk, getting sober & living happily ever after. This is a unique perspective on getting sober & what happens next. It's riveting, emotional and complex. She tells my (our) story with unflinching candor. It's a must-read - can't recommend it enough.
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Originally Posted by HeartsAfire 
"Blackout: Remember the Things I Drank To Forget" by Sarah Hepola.
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I will champion panic to power by lucinda bassett for ages this book was easily 5000/10
Im now reading 10% happier by Dan Harris i saw his interview with eckhart tolle and yeah its a great book so far
My next 2 books will be change your thoughts change your life and you can heal your life
Got introduced to eckhart tolle last night i fell asleep listening to him
Im now reading 10% happier by Dan Harris i saw his interview with eckhart tolle and yeah its a great book so far
My next 2 books will be change your thoughts change your life and you can heal your life
Got introduced to eckhart tolle last night i fell asleep listening to him
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Originally Posted by Anna
SW, I LOVE 'You Can Heal Your Life' by Louise Hay.
It reminds us that we can choose positive thoughts to change our lives for the better.
It reminds us that we can choose positive thoughts to change our lives for the better.
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Originally Posted by HeartsAfire
Correction. The title should be "Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank To Forget."
Also, I went through Dry by Augusten Burroughs in 2 days. Both were amazing in their own way.
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Originally Posted by Anna
Drunk Mom by Jowita Bydlowska
I'm going to do a mini book review because I am so disgusted by this book. I hope others will read it and add their opinions.
Ms. Bydlowska is a professional, thirty-something single woman who is about 3 or so yrs into recovery when she gives birth to a son. She begins drinking immediately after her son's birth, and continues drinking until beyond the first birthday of her son.
I do not judge her for drinking while caring for an infant. What I judge her for, is for writing this book. I do NOT think she should never talk to her child about the first year. At some point that could be appropriate. In my opinion, she should involve minimal details. However, in this self-serving book, I believe that she is replacing her addiction to alcohol with her addiction to portraying herself as the drunk, sexy mom, constantly seeking attention. There is no insight in her book. It is truly cringe-worthy. What could possibly be gained by putting all the drunken, dangerous, immoral behaviour out there for her family and later for her son to read? Unbelievable.
I'm going to do a mini book review because I am so disgusted by this book. I hope others will read it and add their opinions.
Ms. Bydlowska is a professional, thirty-something single woman who is about 3 or so yrs into recovery when she gives birth to a son. She begins drinking immediately after her son's birth, and continues drinking until beyond the first birthday of her son.
I do not judge her for drinking while caring for an infant. What I judge her for, is for writing this book. I do NOT think she should never talk to her child about the first year. At some point that could be appropriate. In my opinion, she should involve minimal details. However, in this self-serving book, I believe that she is replacing her addiction to alcohol with her addiction to portraying herself as the drunk, sexy mom, constantly seeking attention. There is no insight in her book. It is truly cringe-worthy. What could possibly be gained by putting all the drunken, dangerous, immoral behaviour out there for her family and later for her son to read? Unbelievable.
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Thanks for your input, Beeraholic! I was really ranting wasn't I! 
I agree the book was definitely honest and interesting. I think what bothered me the most was thinking of her child reading all those details. On the other hand, she did get it together and that's what matters.
I agree the book was definitely honest and interesting. I think what bothered me the most was thinking of her child reading all those details. On the other hand, she did get it together and that's what matters.
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Anna I ordered Ann Dowsett's book 'drink' after watching her Ted talk
And I also ordered Brené Brown's rising strong I think these women are awesome
I've just come across a book called 'recovering joy' by Kevin griffin have you read it ?
Thanks for your awesomeness Anna
And I also ordered Brené Brown's rising strong I think these women are awesome
I've just come across a book called 'recovering joy' by Kevin griffin have you read it ?
Thanks for your awesomeness Anna
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Originally Posted by SportsFan15
Could you add these amazing books?
Under codependency and under recovery:
Toxic Parents
Will I ever be good enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
Under codependency and under recovery:
Toxic Parents
Will I ever be good enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
Will I Ever is by Dr. Karyl McBride
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Originally Posted by awuh1
This is the best one I have found.
The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning
By Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham
The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning
By Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham
Part 2 here:
Experiencing Spirituality: Finding Meaning Through Storytelling Paperback – June 16, 2015
by Ernest Kurtz , Katherine Ketcham
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