Behind the Curtain: A Journey to Sobriety

This is a well-written, poignant memoir of a woman’s unhappy childhood and a brave and gripping account of her triumph over alcoholism. The details of Jean’s personal anguish and the obvious authenticity of her report on a life very nearly gone amiss demonstrate the kind of clout that only an honest personal account can have. The frank way the book addresses the sensitive issues of alcoholism and domestic violence, and the vivid recall and dramatic impact with which some scenes are describe...