Goodbye Hangovers, Hello Life: Self Help for Women

by Jean Kirkpatrick

In Goodbye Hangovers, Hello Life, the first book on recovery specifically for women, Jean Kirkpatrick tells how she achieved sobriety. She explains the special problems of the woman alcoholic, and challenges some of the premises of Alcoholics Anonymous, an organization founded by and for men that she believes fails to address the specific needs of women. Instead of harping on past problems and behavior, the Women For Sobriety program focuses on the future, showing women how to build up their emotional strength, self-esteem, and positive approach to life essential to recovery.

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Not to be confused with Jeane J. Kirkpatrick, the American diplomat.

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

She's brilliant. Life-changing text, heart-rending biographical sections. A must-read for women in recovery who feel that AA is not the best fit (patriarchy, baby).