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Title details for Raising the Bottom by Lisa Boucher - Available

Raising the Bottom

Making Mindful Choices in a Drinking Culture

by Lisa Boucher
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Have you ever wondered if social drinking has unintended consequences to your health, family, relationships, or your profession? Have you ever thought that losing control of your drinking couldn't happen to you or someone you love? All the women you know are too smart. Too rich. Too kind. Too together. Too much fun. Pick one. We live in a boozy culture, and the idea of women and wine has become entrenched. Is your book club really a "wine club"? Do you crave the release a drink can bring to cope with anxiety, parenthood, the pressures of being a mom, a wife/partner, a professional? In Raising the Bottom, mothers, daughters, health professionals, and young women share their stories of why they drank, how they stopped, and the joys and rewards of being present in their lives once they kicked alcohol to the curb.

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  • Release date

    June 20, 2017

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

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      • ISBN: 9781631522154
      • File size: 1548 KB

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      • ISBN: 9781631522154
      • File size: 1548 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from May 1, 2017

      Boucher's (Revelation) latest challenges women to ask themselves if they're drinking too much. Following up this question with her own story of recovery, as well as other women's experiences, the author demonstrates that alcoholism is a disease that doesn't discriminate by income level, education, or gender. Throughout the narratives, Boucher weaves in facts about drug and alcohol abuse as well as the day-to-day challenges of early sobriety. Contrary to the thinking that women have to lose it all before making changes, she hopes that, by reading her book, women can recognize and deal with their potential alcoholism early on. VERDICT Boucher offers recognition, empathy, and hope for family and friends and all women who have struggled with addiction. Highly recommended.

      Copyright 2017 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • English

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