Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar: For Every Regular Manning a Barstool There's Likely a Family at Home [Paperback]

Michelle O'Neil (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 11, 2011

Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar is the true story of Janie, a girl growing up in the eighties under the oppression of her father's alcoholism. Both tender and tough, Janie makes her way through childhood hiding what is going on in her family and cherishing the rare moments when nothing is wrong. -"Michelle O'Neil is a true writer, dedicated to sharing her story and experience with others. To read her work is to be inspired. She is a truly perseverant spirit." -Jennifer Lauck, author of New York Times Bestseller, Blackbird, Still Waters, Show Me the Way and Found. -"Michelle O'Neil is a grand gorgeous HEARTBREAKING writer. You should go and buy this book, curl up with this book, fall in love with this girl writer and shout her name from the rooftops." - Amy Ferris, author of Marrying George Clooney, Confessions of a Midlife Crises and co-editor of Dancing at the Shame Prom, sharing the stories that kept us small. -“DAUGHTER OF THE DRUNK AT THE BAR is tender, charming and not at all what you expect—which is what makes it a true gem. A beautifully written, bold tale of a young Janie, who struggles to survive a childhood with an alcoholic father and a detached mother. Janie teaches us to never give up what we know to be true, and to honor who we are. All of this with the understanding that “being different” is sometimes what saves us.”
—MONICA HOLLOWAY, author of Cowboy & Wills and Driving with Dead People

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Michelle O'Neil is a former national radio news reporter whose freelance pieces have aired during NPR's Morning Edition in Washington DC. She's been published in anthologies, on-line magazines, a professional journal, and has guest posted on many blogs. Her website is: www.fullsoulahead.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 298 pages
• Publisher: Full Soul Publishing (August 11, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615509010
• ISBN-13: 978-0615509013
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,618,500 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant and thought-provoking January 3, 2012

By Meg

Format:Kindle Edition

I really loved this memoir,a genre I often find irritating for the self-laudatory tone many authors take. Not so here! Ms. O'Neil shares her childhood growing up with an alcoholic father and passive mother in such a way that you can truly feel her emotions, even the not so angelic ones, which makes it very real. The writing is well-paced and the tone evolves as the author grows up. I couldn't put it down! A very worthwhile read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars HIGHLY recommended! August 18, 2011

By Kathleen J Connors-Dowdy

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

An absolutely satisfying read. The writing is done in such an authentic voice, with a complex main character you'll be rooting for throughout the book. It's one of those you stay up too late reading because you just can't stop. Looking forward to more from this author.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing August 17, 2011

By Tanya Savko

Format:Paperback

This inspiring memoir takes the reader on a journey of discovery and awareness unlike any other coming of age story out there. With the strong first-person voice of Janie, her keen observations, and the intriguing storyline, Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar reads like an engaging novel. Readers learn much about growing up with alcoholism in the family as Janie navigates her life and circumstances with the candor, humor, and determination that ultimately sees her through.