Sober Mom's Guide to Recovery
Rosemary O'Connor
Sober Mom's Guide to Recovery
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Taking Care of Yourself to Take Care of Your Kids
by Rosemary O'Connor
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The sharp scent of fresh coffee fills the quiet kitchen as a mom takes a deep breath, holding onto a new beginning. Every day brings a mix of hope and hard choices, especially when love for her kids pushes her to stay strong. But can she keep moving forward when old cravings whisper in the quiet moments?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers practical guidance and emotional support for mothers recovering from alcohol addiction, addressing the unique challenges they face in balancing sobriety with parenting. It covers over fifty important topics including stress, relapse, relationships, and self-care, using real stories to inspire and educate. Suitable for parents and caregivers looking to understand recovery in a family context, it contains no graphic content but explores mature themes sensitively.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781616496029
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- Hazelden Publishing
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction