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This memoir felt very honest to me. Yes, the author had a privilege life, and I‘ve read some reviews that she just comes off as entitled, but that did not take away from the fact that being an alcoholic was ruining her life and her self-esteem.

I applaud her vulnerability and honesty for writing this book during her road to recovery.

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Current audiobook…I‘ve had this #arc on my Kindle forever and I‘m trying to be more proactive about reading my backlist TBR.

I remember that the previous book I‘ve tried by Levy was a DNF, so I‘m hoping to have better luck this time. (Update: Not the author I was thinking of😅)

Last book finished before camping is over. I don‘t find this book super heart wrenching, but I do think it‘s so brave when people tell their stories. My husband is 10 years sober and I never stop reading these stories, it helps me understand his journey better.

I listened to the audiobook of this and bailed at 40%. The voice is honest and unpretentious, but I wanted insight beyond the self-finding mission of a privileged white girl in her 20s. To be fair, this book doesn‘t pretend to be anything it‘s not! Just wasn‘t for me.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ In American culture, drinking is largely acceptable and almost expected, but being sober seems so taboo. Levy‘s experiences, insight, and ultimate solution certainly elicit empathy. Not everyone will relate, but probably more will than want to admit it. Even as someone who imbibes, I respect and appreciate Levy‘s openness. Her bravery is admirable and will help many.

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A memoir from a New Yorker in her twenties with a drinking problem. She mostly binge drinks and blacks out in social gatherings and eventually realizes drinking isn‘t adding any positivity to her life. Levy discusses less-than-deep issues such as wellness culture, her wardrobe, and too much Instagram. I‘ve read much darker addiction memoirs but this felt authentic, though it did feel she was grasping at straws at times with her “struggles”.

I always feel conflicted writing a review about a memoir because it was someone‘s LIFE. I feel like the author was very relatable and honest in her storytelling. The only downfall from the book is that it jumps around too much for me. It was non-linear and we were learning about her husband before the story about how they met for example. Made it a little difficult to follow for my personal preference but overall I really enjoyed the book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is another one I wish I could‘ve given to 25-year-old Meg. I quit drinking at 26 after some scary incidents and problems. Levy did around the same age for similar reasons. In these essays, she tells the story of her alcohol use from her first drunken night as a teen to college blackouts to work embarrassments. She tells the story of getting sober, too. She writes about awkward dates and living with a fiancé who drinks during the pandemic.

Decent addiction memoir, but the timeline was all over and slightly confusing. #NetGalley