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By: Kerry Cohen
Narrated by: Allyson Ryan
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When Loose Girl author Kerry Cohen reached her early 40s, she realized she was drinking too much. Her alcohol dependence was not obvious – she was still getting her kids to school in the morning and working a full day as a clinical psychologist. But when five o'clock rolled around, she was more than ready for a glass of wine. Or maybe two. Or maybe the whole bottle.

And while she may have been drinking alone, Cohen realized she was not alone in her struggle.

Lush is a fiercely honest exploration of the nature of alcoholism and alcohol recovery among middle-aged women, and Cohen's decision to use the controversial moderation management program to curb her nightly binges.

For any woman who has wondered how much wine is too much wine, Cohen provides a provocative and eye-opening look at the culture of drinking through the lens of her own experience. Addiction & Recovery Alcoholism Women Substance abuse Memoir
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Not for people in recovery. I listened til the end hoping for sobriety but she was too weak. Moderation is a joke. Not impressed.

I agree with April in Brisbane

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I liked her genuine real attitude and her honesty in her writing. What i didnt like is how she brought the politics into it, and how she clearly felt about trump. I want to listen to audio books so i dont have to think about how messed up the world is . I feel her approach to drinking and what it means to her is fair. I feel as though she unvalidates a lot of what other people, as well as experts say about alcoholism.
Narrator is great, easy to listen to. I finished the book mainly because it was easy to digest. I just found myself scoffing at some of the authors opinions .

as much as i love memoirs ....

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Do not buy this book if you are wanting a memoir about someone with a drinking problem. I purchased this book because it was marketed as such. It's more about a person with everyday life problems. I persevered through to the end and I'm so glad I did because what the author says at the end just confirmed my suspicions why people wanting help/guidance with alcohol issues should AVOID this book. The author stated that he sat with her friend, whom she considered “classy” because she drank vodka tonic, and that she didn’t consider herself an “unsupportive friend”, even though her friend often said to her that she would kill for a wine while the author was drinking in front of her (#eyeroll).

The author also stated near the end of the book that what she was saying regarding abstaining from alcohol is possibly irresponsible and I agree. I don’t think she actually has a problem with alcohol, even though she talks like she does.

The author states that most people don’t know about moderation, and I would like to know if that is true then why don’t most people with alcohol problems simply moderate then?

The author stated that her editor told her that none is interested in grown women’s sex lives, and this was right with me. I’m not interested in another grown woman’s sex life, but that’s what this book is about.

A memoir about a grown woman’s sex life

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Really enjoyed this book. Refreshing honesty and I liked how it didn’t end with the author achieving complete sobriety, going on about how sober life is so much better, case closed etc. It made me think a lot about addiction and how it plays out for different people and different addictions. This book is real life.

Loved this book!

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