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A review by thopp84
Drinking: A Love Story by Caroline Knapp
5.0
I’ve found myself compelled to read addiction memoirs lately. And again, I say that every addict’s story is the same. And every addict’s story is different. There’s a lot here that will resonate with anyone who has struggled with addiction.
Her story felt a bit repetitive but that is true for every addict. You keep denying you have a problem. And then you spiral into addiction and keep denying you have a problem. And the cycle repeats itself until you finally are willing to admit that you do have a problem. And then the cycle is broken and you actually begin to have a better life. But until then, it can feel repetitive. And Knapp’s story in particular is deeply poignant and powerful even when it feels repetitive.
This is a good book to read if you are wondering how addiction manifests itself in a person. Or if you think you might have a problem with addiction, this memoir will hopefully open your eyes. If you are struggling with addiction, there is help out there. I urge you to get it. Getting sober is a challenge but it is worth it. Believe me on that.
Her story felt a bit repetitive but that is true for every addict. You keep denying you have a problem. And then you spiral into addiction and keep denying you have a problem. And the cycle repeats itself until you finally are willing to admit that you do have a problem. And then the cycle is broken and you actually begin to have a better life. But until then, it can feel repetitive. And Knapp’s story in particular is deeply poignant and powerful even when it feels repetitive.
This is a good book to read if you are wondering how addiction manifests itself in a person. Or if you think you might have a problem with addiction, this memoir will hopefully open your eyes. If you are struggling with addiction, there is help out there. I urge you to get it. Getting sober is a challenge but it is worth it. Believe me on that.