Uncorked: A Memoir of Letting Go and Starting Over

#1 Amazon New Release in Alcoholism Recovery #4 Amazon Best-Seller in Midlife Self-Help 2026 Pencraft Award: Best Book, Motivational Nonfiction “Engrossing … compelling … Stephens’ insights into her alcoholism as she worked on the 12 steps are illuminating and feature wisdom that may be helpful to others in a similar situation. A valuable, enlightening window into one woman’s decision to quit drinking.”—Kirkus Reviews Getting sober is one thing, staying sober another… With a glorious bang, alcohol freed Mary Stephens from her lonely, self-critical teenage shell and fueled Fun Mary. For three decades, booze had been her best friend, the reliable spark igniting good times and (she thought) good friendships. But Fun Mary had a dark side: debilitating hangovers, blackouts, and perilous behavior. Not even a three-story fall that left her in a body cast could stop her from drinking. But finally, after putting her young son in danger and her marriage in jeopardy, Fun Mary had to go. Now sober at age 45, everything Mary once cherished becomes a trigger—date nights with her husband, friendships centered around wine, and a father who expresses his love through alcohol. This new Sober Mary is lonely and vulnerable—feelings she drank to escape. Now what? Told with heart and humor, Uncorked: A Memoir of Letting Go and Starting Over is the inspiring and relatable story of a woman's pursuit of a better life through sobriety. About the Author Award-winning author Mary Alice Stephens shares her raw, funny, and ultimately inspiring journey from alcohol-fueled chaos to clarity, connection, and self-acceptance in her instant best-seller, Uncorked: A Memoir of Letting Go and Starting Over. Uncorked was an Amazon #1 new release in both alcoholism recovery and midlife self-help, an Amazon best-seller in midlife self-help, and the PenCraft Winter 2026 Best Book Award Winner for Inspirational Nonfiction. Mary, a former television writer-producer for HGTV, Food Network, and other media outlets, earned her Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Dominican University of California and lives in Marin County, California. Praise for Uncorked: A Memoir of Letting Go and Starting Over “Don't be fooled into thinking this funny, open-hearted, soulful howl of a book is only for those on a sober journey—this is a universal grab-you-by-the-collar-and-hold-you-wide-eyed-close kind of memoir that can inspire all of us.” —Kim Culbertson, award-winning author of The Wonder of Us and Other People's Kids “Her journey from the death of ‘Fun Mary’ to the birth of ‘Sober Mary’ is at turns deeply moving and amusing, and many readers will see themselves in her story. I was rooting for her the entire way.” —Kirsten Mickelwait, author of the novel, The Ashtrays Are Full and the Glasses Are Empty, and the memoir, The Ghost Marriage “...a must-read for anyone who struggles with alcohol use or is close to someone who does. And, let's face it—that's all of us.” —Joanne Greene, author of By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go “...searingly honest and refreshingly unapologetic. Infused with humor, and without a hint of self-pity, Uncorked is immensely readable.” —Janis Cooke Newman, best-selling author of The Russian Word for Snow and A Master Plan for Rescue “Beautifully rendered and bravely written...” —Suzy Vitello, author of Bitterroot and The Bequest “Uncorked is a lively read, written by a consummate literary professional able to disguise her skill under an engaging veneer of vulnerability and rigorous honesty. Well done!” —BC Cowling, author of Leaving San Francisco
ASIN: B0F8J17Q35
VSKU: BVV.B0F8J17Q35.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Stephens, Mary Alice
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.