Books
I grew up in a world where people kept secrets: it was taboo to talk about my mother’s problematic drinking.
When I first discovered I too had a problem with drinking, I turned to memoirs to find my way forward. When I found recovery, my one wish was to write a book for all the women still struggling, numbing with alcohol.
Writing Drink was one of the happiest experiences of my life, and when the book was finished, I knew I had broken the taboo.
Drink: The Intimate Relationship with Women and Alcohol
Ann is the bestselling-author of Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol, named one of the 10 best books of 2013 by the Washington Post.
From Memory to Memoir: A Powerful Online Memoir Course
We all have a story—or stories—to tell. Excavating those narratives, finding the courage to give voice to our secrets, takes time. I believe writing is a process of discovery. At the heart of good writing is finding a compelling, authentic voice. To locate that voice, each individual must get in touch with what is most integral in their experience.
