Drunk-ish

A Memoir of Loving and Leaving Alcohol

By: Stefanie Wilder-Taylor

Narrated by: Stefanie Wilder-Taylor

This “perfect balance of bold honesty and riotous wit” (Shelf Awareness) from the author of Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay explores Stefanie Wilder-Taylor’s journey to breaking up with alcohol for good.

For Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, alcohol was the seasoning that could give almost any activity more flavor—from liquor cabinet concoctions in high school to tequila shots in her early stand-up comedy days to grocery store wine in young motherhood. A drink instantly took the edge off and made even the most difficult adversary (be it a tough crowd in a comedy club or a judgmental PTA mom) not just bearable but fun.

As the years go by, Stefanie wonders if her relationship with alcohol is different from other people’s. Is everyone else struggling this hard to moderate? Is it even legal to watch The Bachelor without a glass of white wine?

Having spent a lifetime grappling with the question of whether or not she is a “real” alcoholic, one evening brings Stefanie close to the edge of losing it all. Miraculously unscathed, she decides that she doesn’t need to dive all the way down to a stereotypical rock bottom before deciding to stop drinking; if sobriety will improve her life, that’s a good enough reason to quit. A tender and funny farewell letter to a beloved but toxic friend, Drunk-ish is “a roller coaster of a book. You will love this candid and funny memoir even if you’re not sober. Trust me” (Jenny Lawson, New York Times bestselling author).

So relatable even though I'm not a Mom

This is in my top 3 of addiction memoirs and Ive read/listened to over 30 in the last 5 years. I've never found it. easy to relate to the authors who are moms, but that wasn't the case with Stephanie Wilder Taylor. I don't really understand why but maybe it's because I felt she didn't make it seem like she was different just because she was a mom. I also related well to this because, like me, she did not have a dramatic really low bottom. one of her biggest struggles was convincing herself. she wasn't blowing her alcohol addiction out of proportion. I did that for 12 years before I finally got sober for good. It's like she was in my mind. This book is great for people who don't want to wait until they're physically addicted, need professional detox, and 30 days or more of inpatient treatment. Like her, I had no serious life-altering problems from alcohol, but I had a million little ones. She's also one of the best narrators. I actually listened to this book twice. it reminded me of some really important things about early on in my sobriety. I'm only 5 and 1/2 years sober. there's so much still to learn and this book is a great way to keep learning.

Very relatable!

Loved the true life story that many women including myself can relate to. I laughed very hard at many parts, nodded yesssss, and thought oh my god is this me?! Great read/listen!

I love the honesty in this book

Great to hear the artful rationalization our minds are able to pull off for any temptation we struggle with!

Loved it !

I Loved all of it! It was Very Funny and real! I Highly recommend it !

Real! No Judgement though

I love the brutal honesty and zero judgment! I do believe this on will get played more than once. I feel like we knew each other.