praise for sarah birnel
“Sarah Birnel’s Something Better Brewing isn’t just a story about surviving a meth-infused adolescence. No, it’s more like the author puts it into overdrive, totally kicks ass and ends up taking on the world and making it her own—one bikini-clad barista at a time. If empowered women success stories are your thing, then you’re in luck, be
“Sarah Birnel’s Something Better Brewing isn’t just a story about surviving a meth-infused adolescence. No, it’s more like the author puts it into overdrive, totally kicks ass and ends up taking on the world and making it her own—one bikini-clad barista at a time. If empowered women success stories are your thing, then you’re in luck, because it doesn’t get any better than this.”
-Patrick O’Neil, author of Gun, Needle, Spoon
“I was gripped from the beginning of this book. For anyone who feels like they can’t get clean because the odds are against them, read this book. It will give you hope you can change.”
-Nancy Carr, bestselling author of Last Call
“Sarah’s honest journey breaks you open to see not only the underlining dynamic of addiction but also the view of fighting for life, recovery and the ability to live a life you are worthy of living. It breaks you open and then gives you cold chills, inspiring you to take one step out of your trenches at a time and to know, without a doub
“Sarah’s honest journey breaks you open to see not only the underlining dynamic of addiction but also the view of fighting for life, recovery and the ability to live a life you are worthy of living. It breaks you open and then gives you cold chills, inspiring you to take one step out of your trenches at a time and to know, without a doubt, you can not only survive but also thrive.”
-Jaydee Graham, MSSW, CSW and bestselling author of The Soul Grind
"A vital, timely and unapologetic memoir of how one woman turned her tragedy into triumph. Sarah’s transformation from prisoner to professional provides real hope for anyone questioning their ability to change the trajectory of their life."
-Michelle Smith, author and founder of Recovery is the New Black
“A wonderful story of resilience and hope as well as one of the best drug addiction memoirs and success stories of women in recovery out there.”
-Samantha Perkins, author of Alive AF: One Anxious Mom's Journey to Becoming Alcohol Free