"Glaser has written an engaging account of women and drink, citing
fascinating studies about modern stressors...and evidence that some
problem drinkers can learn moderation....Bound to stir controversy"
("People").""
In "Her Best-Kept Secret," journalist Gabrielle Glaser uncovers a
hidden-in-plain-sight drinking epidemic. Using "investigative rigor
and thoughtful analysis" ("The" "Boston Globe"), Glaser is the
first to document that American women are drinking more often than
ever and in ever-larger quantities in this "substantial book,
interested in hard facts and nuance rather than hand-wringing"
("The New York Times Book Review"). She shows that contrary to the
impression offered on reality TV, young women alone aren't driving
these statistics--their moms and grandmothers are, too. But Glaser
doesn't wag a finger. Instead, in a funny and tender voice, Glaser
looks at the roots of the problem, explores the strange history of
women and alcohol in America, drills into the emerging and
counterintuitive science about that relationship, and asks: Are
women getting the help they need? Is it possible to return from
beyond the sipping point and develop a healthy relationship with
the bottle?
Glaser reveals that, for many women, joining Alcoholics Anonymous
is not the answer--it is part of the problem. She shows that as
scientists and health professionals learn more about women's
particular reactions to alcohol, they are coming up with new and
more effective approaches to excessive drinking. In that sense,
Glaser offers modern solutions to a very modern problem.
General
Imprint: |
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2014 |
First published: |
July 2014 |
Authors: |
Gabrielle Glaser
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Dimensions: |
213 x 140 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
246 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4391-8439-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
|
LSN: |
1-4391-8439-9 |
Barcode: |
9781439184394 |
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