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I have written this book to be able to share with women all around the world what I feel we all need to know about alcohol. The book has been compiled after many years of working alongside women who wished to change their relationship with alcohol and is packed full of valuable learning I have gathered over my life that is relevant to women drinking alcohol. In wanting to cover so much information within the book I have chosen to use this website for readers to explore more about the topics which interest them including free self help exercise downloads and links to other useful websites. Topics will be arranged under the relevant chapter within the book. I really hope you find this information useful and would love to hear from you if you would like to learn more about a subject which is not already covered on the website. Use the contact form to send me a message and I will add any requested information to the site. Sign up for my mailing list and be the first to hear about new updates to the website and for news of any future publications. Wishing you fresh hopes for the future, Fiona |
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The Nursing Times Book Review 7th April 2020.
https://www.nursingtimes.net/opinion/book-reviews/what-women-need-to-know-about-alcohol-how-to-help-yourself-and-understand-others-07-04-2020/ What Women Need to Know About Alcohol: how to help yourself and understand others 07 APRIL, 2020 BY IBADETE FETAHU 'Written in a jargon free, compassionate, and non-patronising way, it is an easy read and very understandable for anyone from members of the public to the healthcare professional.' Title: What Women Need to Know About Alcohol: how to help yourself and understand others Author: Fiona Steele Publisher: Fiona Steele, Belfast Reviewer: David B. Cooper, Author, Writer, Editor, Honorary Research Associate, Drug and Alcohol Research Centre What was it like? This is a very comprehensive text written with women in mind and predominantly directed at them. However, it has a lot a value for nurses and others in that it covers many aspects of alcohol use, identification and interventions. It also links to a useful website for further information and other links: www.fionasteele.com . While it is self-published, it is very professionally done. Written in a jargon free, compassionate, and non-patronising way, it is an easy read and very understandable for anyone from members of the public to the healthcare professional. This is not a hefty volume and is quite an enjoyable read… one does not feel lectured to or at. This author has 20 years experience in the alcohol field, and it shows with her depth of knowledge. It covers alcohol use, alcohol problems, what the reader can do to help his- or her-self and others, including areas on spirituality... offering a holistic approach. Moreover, there is an exceptionally good section on alcohol and mental health, and stress. What were the highlights? This reviewer has not been able to find any negatives about this useful book, which is unusual in any book. It is also recommended for the more experienced specialist in the field as this reviewer found it just refreshes the grey cells in a helpful way, often we forget this basic but essential knowledge in daily life while dealing with other specialist areas of care. The book is hoped to have an audiobook version available in the coming weeks. Strengths & weaknesses: Understandable for general population and nurses: Clear and precise: Well structured and follows on chapter to chapter really well: Depth of information is good for the readership, any deeper the reader new to this topic could get lost in information: No statistic just clear facts, more details would come from follow up reading. Weaknesses: Should have included men as a lot of information is also relevant to men. This could be lost in the title. Who should read it? Would be a valuable read to all: students, general readers, clinical nurse specialists, ward managers, women. |
5.0 out of 5 stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 March 2020 "Succinct, informative and well written without a lot of the off-putting jargon so often found in publications like this. Fiona is one of the best in her field, and I'm glad that her wealth of hands on experience and education is reflected in this book. A must have copy for anyone working in the field." 5 stars Honest and Insightful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 March 2020 "Working in the field of alcohol and other drugs for over 10 years, it is refreshing to read a no jargon, honest and insightful book." "Fiona's knowledge and expertise shines and her non-patronising way of presenting relevant information will be reassuring for any woman wanting to explore their alcohol use without judgement and prejudice." |