Blind Drunk: A Sober Look at Our Boozy Culture - Paperback

by Veronica Woodruff (Author)

"Four drinks isn't a binge. That's après-ski on a Tuesday."

Alcohol has informed every phase of Veronica Woodruff's life. Growing up, her parents' addiction took the family from wealth and privilege to destitution and eventual homelessness. Bartending provided the income she needed to complete her education and start her career as a scientist; drinking brought friendship, romance, and adventure. Booze lubricated the gears of her professional and personal life for decades.

Combining research with memoir, Veronica charts the evolution of drinking culture in North America, from the morality-based lens that led to Prohibition to the science-based approach that underlies today's sober curious movement.

Author Biography

Veronica Woodruff has background in environmental science complemented by a Master of Arts in Leadership. From Lil̓wat Nation Traditional Territory in Pemberton, BC, she leads a wide range of initiatives for governments, non-profit organizations, universities, and industry. Blind Drunk is her first book.