Diary Of An Alcoholic Housewife

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Diary Of An Alcoholic Housewife
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Brenda Wilhelmson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:400
Dimensions(mm): Height 187,Width 127
Category/GenreCoping with drug and alcohol abuse
ISBN/Barcode 9781616490867
ClassificationsDewey:613.81092
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Hazelden Information & Educational Services
Imprint Hazelden Information & Educational Services
Publication Date 14 February 2011
Publication Country United States

Description

A gripping first-hand story of personal triumph and recovery by a wealthy American housewife who appeared to have it all but who was, in reality, losing life's most important moments in an alcohol-induced haze. Brenda Wilhelmson was like a lot of women in her neighborhood. She had a husband and two children. She was educated and made a good living as a writer. She had a vibrant social life with a tight circle of friends. She could party until dawn and take her children to school the next day. From the outside, she appeared to have it all together. But, in truth, alcohol was slowly taking over, turning her world on its side. Waking up to another hangover, growing tired of embarrassing herself in front of friends and family, and feeling important moments slip away, Brenda made the most critical decision of her life: to get sober. She kept a diary of her first year (and beyond) in recovery, chronicling the struggles of finding a meeting she could look forward to, relating to her fellow alcoholics, and finding a sponsor with whom she connected. Along the way, she discovered the challenges and pleasures of living each day without alcohol, navigating a social circle where booze is a centerpiece, and dealing with her alcoholic father's terminal illness and denial. Brenda Wilhelmson's Diary of an Alcoholic Housewife offers insight, wisdom, and relevance for readers in recovery, as well as their loved ones, no matter how long they've been sober.

Author Biography

Brenda Wilhelmson has written for the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Reader, and Advertising Age's Creativity. This is her first book.Wilhelmson lives in the Chicago area.

Reviews

Bronze Star Winner in the Autobiography/Memoir category of the 2012 Independent Publisher Book Awards Bronze Star Winner in the Autobiography/Memoir category of the 2012 Independent Publisher Book Awards