Leslie Jamison

3 Series

Leslie Jamison is an American author known for her notable works, "The Gin Closet" and "The Recovering." She also serves as a professor at Columbia University, where she directs the non-fiction concentration in the MFA program and leads the Marian House Project.

In "The Recovering," Leslie Jamison explores the multifaceted journey of overcoming addiction. Blending memoir, journalism, literary criticism, and cultural history, she weaves her personal experiences with those of others. The book delves into societal expectations surrounding recovery narratives and our reactions when these stories do not meet our hopes. Jamison's work is a powerful examination of addiction and the complex path to recovery.