I’ll admit that one of my go-to baby shower gifts back in the day included Stefanie Wilder-Taylor’s Sippy Cups are Not for Chardonnay. I’ve read a few of Wilder-Taylor’s memoirs/essays and have enjoyed them. In Drunk-ish, she chronicles her break-up with booze and how she navigated it. This was well-done and stood in stark comparison to other sober memoirs I have read in the past year.

While Stefanie Wilder-Taylor is telling the story of her path to sobriety, this book will resonate for anyone - it does not matter if you are sober, a casual drinker, a drinker who suspects they have a problem, or someone who just does not care for alcohol. The story Wilder-Taylor shares is bigger. Alcohol (and pills) are just the means by which Wilder-Taylor copes. We all have our addictions - Wilder-Taylor holds up a mirror to herself and breaks down the lies we tell ourselves, the half-truths we tell our family and friends, and the reasons why we need to push to be honest about our weaknesses, anxieties and foibles with ourselves and those we love. And all of it is told in her trademark very funny and witty voice. Come for the story about how Wilder-Taylor got sober, and stay for the tales she tells about being a teen, raising her own kids, being in a long-term marriage, coping with family dysfunction, and overcoming/managing the hard parts of life. Highly recommend. Thanks to Gallery Books and NetGalley for the e-ARC.

Stephanie Wilder Taylor has written an open intimate look at her breaking up with liquor.Her writing her sharing was at times hilarious always relatable really enjoyed.#netgalley #gallerybooks

"Drunk-ish" is a refreshingly candid and humorous memoir that delves into the complex relationship many of us have with alcohol. Stefanie Wilder-Taylor's journey from using alcohol as a social lubricant to questioning its place in her life is both relatable and eye-opening. Her witty anecdotes, from liquor cabinet concoctions to tequila shots in her comedy days, resonate with anyone who has sought solace or excitement in a drink. The book takes you on a rollercoaster of self-discovery as Stefanie grapples with the question of whether she's a "real" alcoholic. Her decision to embrace sobriety is both courageous and empowering, making this memoir a heartfelt and funny farewell letter to a toxic but familiar friend. "Drunk-ish" is a must-read for anyone who has questioned their own relationship with alcohol and found strength in making a change for the better.

Really pleased with having had the chance to read this book. I also gave up drinking so I enjoy reading similar stories about the topic. I liked how open and honest Stefanie is with her book. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

An enjoyable read from a veteran author. Her candor and insight (as well as her humor) adds to the story, which is already relatable.

Now 14 years sober, the author writes about realizing her "problem drinking" was alcoholism. She details the final straw, driving drunk with her kids in the car, before she made a final decision to stop drinking.

Most of the book involves her journey of sobriety. Giving up pills, compulsive behaviour, and relying on 12-step meetings and other women in the meetings for help.

Thanks to Edelweiss Plus and NetGalley for the eARC.

Funny!!!?? Loved it. I've read her previous and this one did not disaapoint.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

Thank you #netgalley for the early copy!

Having read Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay, I was looking forward to this new Wilder-Taylor read. But I was surprised to find the content a 180 of her previous book. In this book Stephanie bravely shares the events leading up to her sobriety. The questions that people may ask themselves and/or convince themselves that they may not even be an alcoholic. However, Stephanie does an amazing job explaining what worked for her, even when it was difficult, especially around other margarita drinking mothers. It was interesting to follow her mental health progression during this entire process, connecting with others in AA and ultimately connecting with her husband Jim, but for the first time in a sober state. All of this was done not only for Stephanie herself, but her children and family, no matter how difficult it may be.