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I would like to share a new book I received for a review which is part of Lisa May Bennett’s WOW! WOMEN ON WRITING TOUR OF My Unfurling.
Lisa May Bennett’s WOW! WOMEN ON WRITING TOUR OF My Unfurling. This Tour Begins October 30th.
In My Unfurling you will learn how the author is dealt with bullying, a tough relationship with her mother, the loss of dear friends and a cycle of alcoholism and struggle with self-worth, At times as I was reading the story I felt like it was from my own life. I love how she brings us into her life not hiding things from us and showing what can and does happen when someone drinks.
For those that aren’t aware my dad was a alcoholic and so is my husband and at times I’ve had problems with drinking after the death of y daughter. Through this story I’ve learned new ways to hand \le my drinking and the author has made me want to share not only my story with Charlie but my parents as well so as he grows up and moves out he knows to watch out if he drinks because he can easily follow in our steps and as a mom I don’t want Charlie to go through what his brother Travis went through who started drinking at 12 and ended up in prison.
Please make sure this book is on your Gift Giving list to give to everyone you know and also purchase copies for the clergymen in your Chruch and in schools as well as counselors offices. I shared part of the story with David and he is going to purchase the book for some of the gentleman he works with and I hope it slows there drinking down before they lose there jobs and there families.
Book Summary
Wicked hangovers. Scary blackouts. Ugly fights with friends. The results of binge drinking weigh heavily on Lisa May Bennett. She tries repeatedly to savor “just a few” glasses of wine—only to find herself passed out on the couch again.
Lisa has a bucket list full of exciting adventures with zero check marks next to them. Her anxiety and self-doubt are crying out for real solutions, not more booze. And her dream of becoming a published writer is fading away. She worries that her love of a good buzz will keep her stuck in this rut. Can she take charge of her life, or is she headed for a disastrous rock bottom?
This touching and funny memoir explores the childhood experiences that paved the way for Lisa’s drinking habit. She examines her complicated relationship with her mother, her experiences as a late bloomer, and her ongoing search for validation. In an engaging and relatable voice, the author shares how she began to “unfurl” without alcohol holding her back. But will she stay sober and discover how to truly thrive?
Anyone wondering if they’ll ever burst out and follow their dreams will find My Unfurling compelling and hopeful.
ISBN-13: 9798985875003 ASIN: B09WZJXBCZ
Print length: 266 pages
Purchase a copy of My Unfurling on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Bookshop.org. You can also add this to your GoodReads reading list.
About the Author: Lisa May Bennett
Lisa May Bennett is the author of the memoir My Unfurling: Emerging from the Grip of Anxiety, Self-Doubt, and Drinking. She had a flourishing career in marketing and communications for more than two decades before finally embracing sobriety and chasing her dream of becoming an author. Her upcoming book will demystify the self-publishing process, and she hopes to encourage more people to tell and publish their own stories.
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Blog Tour Calendar
October 30th @ The Muffin
Join us at WOW while we celebrate the launch of My Unfurling by Lisa May Bennett. Read an interview with the author and enter for your chance to win a copy of her book.
October 30th @ Book Q&As
Visit Deborah’s blog for a Q&A with author Lisa May Bennett.
November 2nd @ A Slice of Life
Visit Linda’s blog for a guest post by Lisa May Bennett about being a caregiver for an aging parent while trying to stay sober.
November 3rd @ The Faerie Review
Lily shares a spotlight of My Unfurling on her blog.
November 5th @ A Storybook World
Join Deirdra for her spotlight of My Unfurling by Lisa May Bennett.
November 7th @ Sweet Silly Sara
Visit Sara’s blog for her review of My Unfurling by Lisa May Bennett.
November 10th @ Chapter Break
Visit Julie’s blog for a guest post by Lisa May Bennett about how her writing deepened and solidified her sobriety.
November 11th @ A Wonderful World of Books
Visit Joy’s blog for a spotlight of My Unfurling by Lisa May Bennett.
November 13th @ Lisa Haselton’s Reviews and Interviews
Join Lisa for her interview with Lisa May Bennett, author of My Unfurling
November 15th @ Freeing the Butterfly
Visit Michelle’s blog featuring a guest post by Lisa May Bennett about how anxiety played a part on her reliance on alcohol.
November 17th @ World of My Imagination
Visit Nicole’s blog for a review of My Unfurling.
November 18th @ Book Room Review
Don’t miss a guest post by Lisa May Bennett about how being sober has helped her build self confidence and pursue my dreams.
November 20th @ Word Magic
Join Fiona’s blog for a guest post by Lisa May Bennett about why your life doesn’t have to be completely falling apart in order to benefit from giving alcohol the boot.
November 23rd @ Cheryl M-M’s Book Blog
Visit Cheryl’s blog for her review of My Unfurling by Lisa May Bennett.
November 25th @ A Wonderful World of Books
Don’t miss a guest post by Lisa May Bennett about breaking old patterns and talking back to the voices inside her head.
November 27th @ Jenny Bilskie Smith
Visit Jenny’s Instagram page for her review of My Unfurling.
November 28th @ Writer Advice
B. Lynn Goodwin shares her review of My Unfurling by Lisa May Bennett.
November 29th @ World of My Imagination
Visit Nicole’s blog for a guest book reviewer who will be sharing their thoughts about Lisa May Bennett’s memoir My Unfurling.
November 30th @ The Mommies Reviews
Glenda reviews My Unfurling, a memoir by Lisa May Bennett.
December 1st @ Fancy That!
Visit Nicole’s blog for a guest post by Lisa May Bennett about going sober in middle age after decades of drinking.
December 3rd @ Nita Sweeney’s blog
Join Nita for her review of My Unfurling by Lisa May Bennett.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
