Lit: A Memoir by Mary Karr
"Lit: A Memoir" is a moving and often humorous account of the author's journey through alcoholism, a failed marriage, and a struggle with faith. The author details her descent into alcoholism, her tumultuous relationship with her husband, and her eventual recovery with the help of a spiritual awakening. Throughout the narrative, the author's love for her son and her desire to give him a better life serve as a powerful motivation for her to overcome her struggles and find redemption.
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- The 50 Books Everyone Needs to Read, 1963-2013 (Flavor Wire)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)