Lady Lushes
Gender, Alcoholism, and Medicine in Modern America
(Autor) Michelle L. McClellanIn Lady Lushes, medical historian Michelle L. McClellan traces the story of the female alcoholic from the late-nineteenth through the twentieth century. She draws on a range of sources--including medical literature, archival materials, popular media, and autobiographical writings of alcoholic women--to demonstrate the persistence of the belief that alcohol use is antithetical to an idealized feminine role.
Michelle L. McClellan
Michelle L. McClellan is a renowned author known for her critically acclaimed novel "The Long Road Home." Her writing style is characterized by vivid imagery and emotional depth, drawing readers into the lives of her complex characters. McClellan's work has made significant contributions to contemporary literature, exploring themes of family, identity, and resilience.