Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood
Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2006
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2006384
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 1990s-2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood by Koren Zailckas is a memoir exploring a person's battle with alcohol abuse starting in adolescence and continuing into early adulthood. It examines the societal and personal factors that contribute to substance use among young women and the journey toward recovery.
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Review Roundup
Koren Zailckas' Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood offers a raw, candid memoir of her struggle with alcoholism. Praised for its unflinching honesty and relatable narrative, it sheds light on the dangers of teenage drinking. However, some critics find its repetitive nature and lack of broader social analysis limiting. Overall, it serves as a stark, compelling cautionary tale.
Who Should Read Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood?
Readers who appreciated Prozac Nation by Elizabeth Wurtzel or Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen will find Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood compelling. Ideal for those interested in personal narratives about addiction, mental health, and the complexities of adolescence and young adulthood.
25,315 ratings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 1990s-2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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