How to Be Perfect Like Me - by Dana Bowman (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Striving for perfection in her life, Dana Bowman has the startling realization that recovery is not only about the alcohol.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Recover. Rinse. Repeat.</b></p><p>Dana Bowman can't escape the lure of perfectionism, trying to be a flawless wife, mother, and person in recovery. When Dana experiences a short-lived relapse during the Christmas holiday, she has the startling realization that recovery is more than just giving up alcohol.</p><p>In this funny and revealing follow-up to her best-selling book <i>Bottled</i>, Dana reflects on how we live in a society of excess, always pushing ourselves to do and be better. However, it doesn't take her long to realize that self-care and getting over herself is the key to happiness.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><i>The Library Journal</i> <b>Bowman, Dana. How To Be Perfect Like Me. Central Recovery. Aug. 2018. 264p. ISBN 9781942094715. pap. $16.95. MEMOIR</b></p><p>English professor, blogger, and author (<i>Bottled: A Mom's Guide to Early Recovery</i>) -Bowman's memoir covers the topics of parenting and recovery with candor and honesty. As is obvious from the title, the author is not actually offering a step-by-step guide to anything in particular. She is making the case that perfectionism is an enemy to recovery and happiness. The many short chapters, with often hilarious titles, such as "How To Relapse in Footie Pajamas" or "How To Cry at a Coffee Shop," mainly consist of anecdotes within an achronological narrative that at times feels downright scattered. Imperfection is the thematic thread that holds Bowman's stories together. Some readers might be frustrated by how frequently she changes topics, but one could argue that the nonlinear text accurately reflects the messy experience of recovery. <b>VERDICT Readers in recovery who are looking for relatable stories will enjoy this book. Bowman's brand of humor (highly personal, a bit outlandish, and often infused with pop-culture references) will appeal to fans of Jenny Lawson.</b>--Emily Butler, Deerfield Academy, MA</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Dana Bowman has a master's degree in secondary education and is an adjunct professor at the department of English at Bethany College, Kansas. Author of the popular mombsieblog.com, she leads and presents workshops on both writing and addiction, with a special emphasis on being a woman in recovery and a parent. Her first book, <i>Bottled</i>, was selected as a 2016 Kansas Notable Book. Dana Bowman currently resides in Lindsborg, Kansas.
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