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Bookmark on DeliciousPublished: July 13, 2011
Words: 83839 (approximate)
Language: English
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For every regular manning a barstool, there is likely a family at home. Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar is the always poignant, often hilarious story of Janie, a girl coming of age under the shadow of her father's alcoholism in the era of Laverne & Shirley, Love's Baby Soft, the dawn of MTV, and Jordache Jeans.Extended description
For every regular manning a barstool, there is likely a family at home. Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar is the true story of Janie, a girl coming of age under the shadow of her father's alcoholism in the era of Laverne & Shirley, Love's Baby Soft, the dawn of MTV, and Jordache Jeans. It is a book about beauty and hope; one with complex characters, none of which are all good or all bad. Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar tackles the issues of alcoholism in the family, mild sexual abuse, parental neglect, teen sexuality, coming of age, and the amazing power of individual people (teachers, parents of friends, etc.) taking small actions to make a profound difference in a young person's life. Always poignant, often hilarious, Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar will have readers laughing with Janie one moment, crying for her the next, and rooting for her all the way through to the last page.Tags
coming of age, memoir, eighties, alcoholism in the family, triumph of the human spirit, teen sexualityAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Wendy Padgett
on Aug. 31, 2011 :
Michelle O'Neil's story gets to the heart of her tramatic childhood. I could not put this book down. Very honest and real. I want to know the rest of the story! Great read.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
A.L. Harris
on Aug. 11, 2011 :
Michelle O'Neil writes her real life story of survival with an authentic voice and tender courage. This story is the story of many, and in reading I found so much to identify with. At the same time I found her character unique in her willingness to share her own shadow and truth, which comes from being a daughter of broken parents. It is easy to see her love for her family, as well as her struggle to name what was in as truthful and compassionate a way as possible, and all in beautiful flowing writing. She is a talent, and an inspiration for anyone who needs to know one can overcome their circumstance.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
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Anonymous
on Aug. 03, 2011 :
An absolutely satisfying read. The writing is done in such an authentic voice, with a complex main character you’ll be rooting for throughout the book. It’s one of those you stay up too late reading because you just can’t stop. Looking forward to more from this author.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Tanya Savko
on July 30, 2011 :
This inspiring memoir takes the reader on a journey of discovery and awareness unlike any other coming of age story out there. With the strong first-person voice of Janie, her keen observations, and the intriguing storyline, Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar reads like an engaging novel. Readers learn much about growing up with alcoholism in the family as Janie navigates her life and circumstances with the candor, humor, and determination that ultimately sees her through.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)