The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath
The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018534
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 2000s
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath, Leslie Jamison explores the complexities of addiction and recovery. She intertwines her personal journey with broader narratives of well-known individuals who have faced substance use challenges, highlighting themes of hope and resilience. The work examines addiction's societal impacts and the redemptive power of community support.
Informative
Emotional
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Leslie Jamison's The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath blends memoir with cultural critique, offering an insightful exploration of addiction. Praised for its eloquent prose and depth, the narrative interweaves personal experience with broader historical context. Some critics note a lack of cohesion, but the emotional honesty and literary analysis make it compelling.
Who Should Read The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath?
Readers who appreciated The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath by Leslie Jamison often enjoy introspective narratives on addiction, recovery, and personal transformation. Fans of Wild by Cheryl Strayed and Lit by Mary Karr may find similar thematic resonance and engaging storytelling.
7,313 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 2000s
2018
Adult
18+ years
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