• Author’s stepfather was Tony award-winning theatrical producer David Merrick, making her memoir of interest to Broadway enthusiasts.
• Author’s mother was a publicist for the Savoy Hotel and had numerous high-profile relationships, some of which are mentioned in the book.
• More than half of all adults have a family history of alcoholism or problem drinking, and more than 7 million children live in a household where at least one parent is dependent on or has abused alcohol. (NCADD)
• The book is set in popular historical settings, from 1950s London and New York to 1960s San Francisco.
• The self-help and spirituality markets are several-billion-dollar markets.
