DRUNK-ISH

From the author of Sippy Cups are Not for Chardonnay, a hilariously candid and refreshingly honest account of Stefanie Wilder-Taylor's journey to breaking up with alcohol for good.

When Stefanie Wilder-Taylor became a mother, being able to connect with other moms over drinks, or enjoy a glass of wine at the end of a stressful day, felt life-affirming. From liquor cabinet concoctions in high school, to room temperature beers in her early stand-up comedy days, to grocery store wine in young motherhood, alcohol was the seasoning that could give almost any activity more flavor. A drink instantly took the edge off, brought Stefanie to stasis, and made even the most difficult adversary (be it a tough crowd in a comedy club or a judgmental PTA mom) not just bearable, but fun.

After a neighborhood party where Stefanie drives home drunk with her twins in the car and nothing goes wrong, she realizes that she shouldn't wait for tragedy to strike to acknowledge that her relationship with alcohol has become unsustainable. Having spent a lifetime grappling with the question of whether or not she is a "real" alcoholic, Stefanie decides that it doesn't matter; if quitting drinking can make her a better person and a better mother, it's worth it to get sober. Stefanie's memoir is a tender and funny farewell letter to a beloved but toxic friend.

Wilder-Taylor is the author of Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay and Naptime Is the New Happy Hour. She has written and produced more than thirty television sketch, clip, and variety shows, and been featured on the Today show, Oprah, Dr. Phil, Larry King Live, The Dr. Oz Show, and the award-winning PBS show Real Savvy Moms. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three young daughters. Visit her website at StefanieWilderTaylor.com.