Thank you to Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

There is no doubt what this girl went through in her life was just tragic but I don't think it came across well in this book. I feel there could have been more meaningful parts of the book as sometimes it was poorly written. I appreciate my review is honest about the book but does not detract from the massive challenges faced and the obstacles that she overcome. I just felt it could have been written better.

This was a beautiful and touching account of resilience and recovery, hope throughout the setbacks and what it means to be a survivor. Fanna Asfaw writes with a voice that is clear and raw. Anyone that has lived through addiction of any kind will recognize and relate to this true story. Asfaw truly has a gift of relaying her experience with addiction to alcohol with relevance and accessibility.

The story is ultimately inspiring. Asfaw went from a young girl with a journal to a successful memoirist and inspiration. Sober Daughter is an account that proves that writing down your story is a form of catharsis and healing. I walked away from this story feeling stronger and confident in myself and my recovery. I recommend this to anyone who has ever struggled with addiction and recovery. Thank you for the opportunity to read this inspiring account.

This was a very personal memoir of a young women who lost her parents and fell into addiction. It was very heartfelt. However, I didn’t gel with the writing and found my attention wandering a little. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to review this arc and I wish the author all the best.