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Aug. 8, 2025 – With sharp wit and unwavering honesty, Stephens peels back the curtain on her thirty-year relationship with alcohol, from the highs of being “Fun Mary” to the lows of blackouts, broken bones, and the moment she put her young son in danger. Uncorked chronicles her sobriety journey at age 45—one filled with unexpected loneliness, surprising revelations, and eventually, hard-won healing.
“Engrossing … compelling … Stephens’ insights into her alcoholism as she worked on the 12 steps are illuminating and feature wisdom that may be helpful to others in a similar situation. A valuable, enlightening window into one woman’s decision to quit drinking.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Beautifully rendered and bravely written.” —Suzy Vitello, author of Bitterroot and The Bequest
“A must-read for anyone who struggles with alcohol use or is close to someone who does. And let’s face it—that’s all of us.” —Joanne Greene, author of By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go
“This is a universal grab-you-by-the-collar-and-hold-you-wide-eyed-close kind of memoir that can inspire all of us.” —Kim Culbertson, award-winning author of The Wonder of Us
