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    Home - #QUITLIT The Boozeless Bookclub: Mean Baby, A Memoir of Growing Up by Selma Blair
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    #QUITLIT The Boozeless Bookclub: Mean Baby, A Memoir of Growing Up by Selma Blair

    Amy Liz HarrisonBy Amy Liz HarrisonJuly 26, 20222 Mins Read
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    Amy welcomes friends Carolyn Bunn and Alysse Bryson of The Sober Curator for the first in a series we are calling The Boozeless Bookclub! This week, they are taking a look at Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up by Selma Blair and discuss some of the most of resonate parts of her tough relationship with her mother, struggles with sobriety, and being diagnosed with MS.

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    #QUITLIT Book Review: “Mean Baby” by Selma Blair

    Selma Blair’s “Mean Baby” is a raw and poignant exploration of motherhood, resilience, and the unfiltered realities of raising a child with unique challenges. Blair’s candid narrative offers a refreshing and brutally honest account of her journey as a mother, navigating the complexities of parenting amidst adversity.

    With unflinching vulnerability, Blair invites readers into her world, sharing the joys, struggles, and profound moments that come with caring for a “mean baby.” Her storytelling is both heartwarming and empowering, resonating with authenticity and genuine emotion.

    “Mean Baby” is a compelling read that delves deep into the depths of love, acceptance, and the unwavering bond between a parent and child. Blair’s courage in sharing her story shines through every page, leaving a lasting impact on readers who may find solace and inspiration in her words.

    It is an exceptional and heartfelt exploration of motherhood that deserves to be celebrated for its honesty and authenticity.

    The Sobees #QUITLIT Book Review Score: 4.5 out of 5

    QUITLIT Book review The Sober Curator 4.5 out of 5 Sobees

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    Amy Liz Harrison is a Harvard Medical School–certified lifestyle and wellness coach with a master’s degree in publishing from Western Colorado University. Having first earned her B.A. in communication at azusa Pacific university, she is now the bestselling author of 20+ books and the founder of A-Team Press, LLC. Additionally, Harrison is the mom of eight biological kids and the wife to one Australian airline executive. Harrison’s material is semi geared towards Gen Xers, but like “We Are the World,” it’s really for everyone, because she’s a lover, not a fighter. Sober since 2011, she used to like pina coladas. But as a native Californian, she has never liked getting caught in the rain.

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