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The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath

Leslie Jamison
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The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018

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Leslie Jamison

The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

534

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Biography

Psychology
Setting

United States • 2000s

Topic
Health

Mental Illness

Psychology
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath, Leslie Jamison explores the complexities of addiction and recovery. She intertwines her personal journey with broader narratives of well-known individuals who have faced substance use challenges, highlighting themes of hope and resilience. The work examines addiction's societal impacts and the redemptive power of community support.

Informative

Emotional

Contemplative

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

7,313 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Leslie Jamison's The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath blends memoir with cultural critique, offering an insightful exploration of addiction. Praised for its eloquent prose and depth, the narrative interweaves personal experience with broader historical context. Some critics note a lack of cohesion, but the emotional honesty and literary analysis make it compelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath?

Readers who appreciated The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath by Leslie Jamison often enjoy introspective narratives on addiction, recovery, and personal transformation. Fans of Wild by Cheryl Strayed and Lit by Mary Karr may find similar thematic resonance and engaging storytelling.

4.1

7,313 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

534

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Biography

Psychology
Setting

United States • 2000s

Topic
Health

Mental Illness

Psychology
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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