This book was hauntingly accurate and representative of what life is and can be like as a young girl in the USA and in college. Drinking often begins in high school and continues in college. It is frightening and sad that girls are not equipped with the language and self-confidence needed to overcome alcohol abuse. Alcohol is seen as a "pass go" or release or self-medication, which it shouldn't be. This book was very well written and I could empathize with the author as my college years were similar, although not as intense.