Quit Like a Woman

Autor*innen

• Holly Whitaker

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• 384 Seiten
• 14 Lesestunden

• Biografien
• Medizin & Gesundheit
• Persönlichkeitsentwicklung
• Sachliteratur
• Wahre Geschichten

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For years, Holly Whitaker embraced her workaholic-party-girl persona while feeling increasingly miserable. She believed that achieving perfection in various aspects of her life would bring happiness, but her attempts only led to more chaos and pain, prompting her to drink more. When she sought help, she was disheartened to find that existing support systems for quitting drinking were outdated and ineffective for women. The Alcoholics Anonymous model emphasized anonymity and surrendering to a male concept of God, which clashed with Holly's need for self-empowerment and community support. Recognizing the targeted marketing of alcohol to women, she felt compelled to create a solution that addressed her own addiction and helped others. This led to the founding of Tempest, a company that offers education on addiction's root causes, tools for breaking the cycle, and a supportive community for those seeking a life free from alcohol. With a relatable and witty voice, Holly presents a groundbreaking perspective on the pervasive influence of alcohol, advocating for a recovery model that empowers women and challenges the punitive approaches of traditional programs. She explores what keeps us from our power and the possibilities that arise when we remove alcohol from our lives.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Paperback