Caroline Knapp

What Is Your 'Relationship' With Alcohol?

Joseph Nowinski, Ph.D. | Posted 05.14.2012

Joseph Nowinski, Ph.D.

Just as our interpersonal relationships can differ in terms of intensity, so can our "relationship" with drinking. Moreover, these differences aren't separated by sharp lines; rather, they tend to blend into one another.

The Solace of Dark Novels and Memoirs

Randy Susan Meyers | Posted 05.25.2011

Randy Susan Meyers

Too many of us think it's only our family that's filled with horror, or secrets, or moments of the deepest shame. We read these books and we are less alone.

A Conversation with Gail Caldwell: On the loss of a close friend

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Irene S. Levine

The death of a close friend is extraordinarily painful, made that much more difficult because bereaved friends typically evoke little sympathy and sup...

Let's Take The Long Way Home: A Memoir of Friendship

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Irene S. Levine

It's rare that I gush over books but I fell in love with Gail Caldwell's newest book: Let's Take The Long Way Home: A Memoir of Friendship (Random Hou...

Caroline & Gail: Best Friends. Caroline Dies. Gail Writes An Exquisite Book About Her.

Jesse Kornbluth | Posted 05.25.2011

Jesse Kornbluth

Two women writers. Both dog lovers. Both recovering alcoholics. What an astonishing friendship. What great women. What a stellar, unforgettable book.

When You're in Love With Addiction

Randy Susan Meyers | Posted 05.25.2011

Randy Susan Meyers

Caroline Knapp spins her story inside out with honesty. Being an addict is horrible. One of the hardest parts is that to end the addiction, you have to say goodbye to something you love.