Drinking: A Love Story

Drinking: A Love Story By Caroline Knapp

Caroline Knapp's memoir chronicles not only her descent into alcoholism but how she got there, where it took her and how she moved on with life after putting down the bottle. With the number of alcoholic women quickly gaining on their male counterparts, Knapp's memoir, despite being written in 1997, is fresh, relevant and worth revisiting. Knapp's bottom did not come from being homeless, or other brutal consequences often associated with alcoholism but from isolation, loneliness and the out-of-control realization that something is very, very wrong. In our "I deserve it" culture, Knapp's story will hit close to home for many.

Until Today

Until Today By Iyanla Vanzant

I've never been one for daily devotionals until a friend introduced me to this handy book. Each month is broken down by a theme such as Forgiveness, Trust, Faith, etc. and the entire month of devotionals focuses on the topic at hand. Written specifically for women, Iyanla delves into the difficult with loving kindness to help bring ourselves closer to our authentic self. A great way to start the day!