Hi Angelcakes,
Chapter from Drinking: A Love Story follows:
Drinking: A Love Story by Caroline Knapp
Sounds like an interesting and poignant read regarding women and alcohol abuse.
The book is available second hand on Amazon if you can't find it in libraries:
Amazon.com: Drinking: A Love Story (9780385315548): Caroline Knapp: Books
I think I'll grab a copy. Thanks for the rec!