This memoir was right book, right time. Like Liptrot, I've moved back to a home I once left for brighter lights. (Although nowhere as cool as London or the Orkney Islands.) I enjoyed her reconnection and (re)discovery of the place she's from, seeing the landscape and the people with new understanding.
This is also an addiction memoir. Part of what drives her home is her recovery from alcoholism, about which she writes with honesty. Next week 👇
merelybookish I start a counseling job at a recovery center for women, which is exciting & scary. So learning what helped Liptrot was interesting to me. This is a #192025 pick for 2015. @Librarybelle 2y
Billypar Congrats on the new job!! And what an important one too - there are so many substance abuse support needs right now. 2y
merelybookish @Billypar Thank you! Yes, there is massive need. It is a bit overwhelming. 2y
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LeahBergen Congrats on the new job! 2y
Librarybelle Congratulations!! 2y
Ruthiella I love it when a book fits into a reader‘s life like that. Good luck with the new job! 👍 2y
batsy Congratulations on the new job! And good luck. What @Billypar said 💜 2y
TheLudicReader Haha for the gig! That looks like the Old River Road. (edited) 2y
merelybookish @LeahBergen @Librarybelle @batsy @Ruthiella Thanks friends! ❤️ 2y
merelybookish @TheLudicReader It is! We live in Oak Point! 2y
TheLudicReader @merelybookish haha. My grandparents lived in Morrisdale and my bff has property in Hampstead. I probably drive by your place a dozen times during the summer. That drive never gets old. 2y
merelybookish @TheLudicReader My dad grew up in Hampstead. 🙂 And you absolutely do pass by our place. We are #6712. Just before the Oak Point wharf. 2y
Bookwomble Congrats on your new, and so worthwhile, job 😊💖 2y
kspenmoll Best of everything for your new job. 💕 2y
Centique What a lovely photo and best wishes for the new job 💕 2y