Drinking: A Love Story

Drinking: A Love Story (1996) by Caroline Knapp. Knapp writes openly, honestly and confessionally about her life as an alcoholic, about her struggles before she stopped drinking, and about the challenge of living as a "sober alcoholic" since she quit drinking. It's a compelling narrative, although it does tend to get a little repetitive. Knapp, who since the publication of this book has died, really had a knack for describing emotions and relationships. Her book, though a bit dated, is hard to put down. I finished it wishing I could write her a letter telling her how much I admired it. Grade: A-