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Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
The Message in the Bottle: Finding Hope and Peace Amidst the Chaos of Living with an Alcoholic by Stephanie B. McAuliffe is an insightful and thought-provoking book where the author speaks about her life with alcoholics and how she broke the pattern of a family cycle where cocktails started by five p.m. Readers connect with Stephanie’s story of forgiveness, survival, and healing as she takes them with her on her journey of finding her way out from a dysfunctional family. The book helps identify how the pieces of the puzzle fit together and will also help readers to recognize the chaos and insanity that happens when we live with alcoholics.
Usually books on this topic are about the destruction caused by alcohol, the struggles of an alcoholic, and their rehabilitation. What makes this book unique and different is that the author speaks about the devastation caused to the families because of living with alcoholics, and their journey with these people. The tools and techniques shared in the book will help readers achieve a healthier, saner, and happier life. The book is honest and the author’s distinct memories of living in a house filled with chaos are palpable to readers. The author’s vulnerability, her journey of self-discovery, self-reflection moments, and finally her managing to break the pattern of her life will inspire many of us, especially those who are living in a dysfunctional family. This book is definitely a must-read as it will encourage and motivate many of us to fight back in life and regain our power.
