Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar : For Every Regular Manning a Barstool There's Likely a Family at Home

by Michelle O'Neil

Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar is the memoir of a girl growing up in the 1980's enduring both neglect, and the oppression of an alcoholic father. Both tender and tough, Janie makes her way through childhood hiding what is going on in her family and cherishing the moments when nothing is wrong.

"Michelle O'Neil is a true writer, dedicated to sharing her story and experience with others. To read her work is to be inspired. She is a truly perseverant spirit." -Jennifer Lauck, author of New York Times Bestseller, Blackbird, Still Waters, Show Me the Way and Found.

"Michelle O'Neil is a grand gorgeous HEARTBREAKING writer. You should go and buy this book, curl up with this book, fall in love with this girl writer and shout her name from the rooftops." -Amy Ferris, author of Marrying George, Confessions of a Midlife Crises and co-editor of Dancing at the Shame Prom, sharing the stories that kept us small.

276 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 20, 2025

Reviews

[Kathy Ritchey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very detailed Memoir

I enjoyed the bit of nostalgia as I read The book and I got a Sense of who the characters were unfortunately some of them hit home.