The Wine OClock Myth, Lotta Dann
The Wine OClock Myth, Lotta Dann
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The Wine O'Clock Myth
The Truth You Need To Know About Women and Alcohol

Author: Lotta Dann

Narrator: Cat Gould, Sarah Mollo-Christensen

Unabridged: 7 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/27/2020


Synopsis

'I deserve this'. 'This is my reward'. 'I'm allowed to treat myself'. Ever uttered these statements to yourself as you opened a bottle of wine at 5pm? If so, you're not alone.

Women around the globe are buying and consuming alcohol at alarming rates never seen before. But is it doing us any favors? Is it really that treat or reward that we deserve? Lotta Dann thinks not. In The Wine O'Clock Myth, Lotta takes an in-depth and eye-opening look at women's drinking habits. Written through the lens of her own story and her work in the field of addiction and recovery, Lotta explores the privileged position alcohol holds in our society, the way the liquor industry targets women and the damaging "Wine Mum" social media culture. She reveals the damage alcohol is causing to women: physically, emotionally, and socially; and the potential reasons why so many women are drinking at harmful levels. And she talks to a number of brave women who share detailed, intimate stories about their personal relationships with alcohol. Stories that are at times brutal and heartbreaking, but also inspiring and heart lifting. The Wine O'Clock Myth is a powerful, important book that may well change the way you think about alcohol forever.

About Lotta Dann

Lotta Dann built a successful career as a TV reporter, producer, and director, while simultaneously developing a remarkable aptitude for drinking a lot of alcohol.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ellen on August 29, 2020

A good mix of analysis and anecdotes combine in this compelling read on the omnipresence of alcohol. Some of the most revealing research felt a little light – like the section on the insidious role the alcohol industry plays in obfuscating facts, or the way childhood trauma can be a predictor of add......more

Goodreads review by Skullyx76 on March 08, 2022

I enjoyed (don’t know if that is the right word) the personal stories from women, a few had my eyes welling with tears, Alix’s story actually made me cry. I picked this up because it coincided with my 75 Hard Challenge (zero alcohol is one of the things) and because I hear mums chattering at the sch......more

Goodreads review by Shona on January 06, 2021

Its incredible, but not at all surprising, to understand how big alcohol companies in NZ targeted advertising to women. Making them feel they need alcohol to be happy, give them confidence, feel better about themselves. Realising this isnt new, however reading it in fact and from real stories was ti......more

Goodreads review by Laura on April 19, 2022

I enjoyed this one. Mainly for the real life stories from the variety of women the author was able to provide. I also enjoy how this author comes across as everything but preachy. She’s an enjoyable read.......more

Goodreads review by Kari on June 13, 2024

I loved this book. It was a quick easy read. I also felt like it was relatable in a lot of ways.loved the stories about other women and how they are going through this crazy life.......more