Sober Mom's Guide to Recovery

Rosemary O'Connor

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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

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

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

FamilyRecovery & SobrietyParent and ChildWomenEmotional Health

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Addiction & Recovery Emotional: Parenting Challenges Emotional: Shame & Gratitude
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9781616496029
Pages
192
Publisher
Hazelden Publishing
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Recovering AlcoholicsWomen, Alcohol UseAlcoholics, Family RelationshipsChildren of AlcoholicsParent and ChildSelf-HelpSubstance Abuse & AddictionsMothersWomen AlcoholicsFamily RelationsFamily RelationshipsAlcohol UseRehabilitation