Wasted: A Story of Alcohol, Grief and a Death in Brisbane

Wasted: A Story of Alcohol, Grief, and a Death in Brisbane is a poignant exploration of the complexities surrounding alcohol use and its devastating consequences. This gripping memoir by Elspeth Muir sheds light on the dark reality of alcohol abuse while navigating the raw emotions of grief following her brother's tragic death. In 2009, after a night of heavy drinking, Muir's brother jumped from the Story Bridge into the Brisbane River, leaving behind heartbreak and unanswered questions about addiction and responsibility. Through personal reflections and powerful storytelling, Wasted seeks to unravel the societal issues tied to drinking culture in Australia. Muir's narrative weaves together interviews with grieving families and her own history with alcohol, providing valuable insights into the choices that lead to loss. This book isn't just about grief; it's a call for understanding the impact of alcohol in our lives. Perfect for readers seeking to comprehend the personal stories behind statistics, Wasted provides an intimate look at how our relationships with alcohol can shape our destinies. Ideal for those interested in alcohol-related memoirs, mental health, and the intricacies of grief, Wasted is an essential read that encourages dialogue on responsible drinking and the dire consequences that can arise from excess. With 240 pages of heartfelt prose, this beautifully crafted book is a must-have for anyone reflecting on their experiences with alcohol and seeking to make sense of loss and addiction.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922182135
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 240


Description:
In 2009 Elspeth Muir's youngest brother finished his last university exam and went out with some mates to get drunk. Later that night he wandered to the Story Bridge. He put his phone, wallet, T-shirt and thongs on the walkway, climbed over the railing, and jumped thirty metres into the Brisbane River below.
Three days passed before police divers pulled his body out of the water. When Alexander had drowned, his blood-alcohol reading was almost 0.3.
Why do some of us drink so much, and what happens when we do? Fewer young Australians are drinking heavily, but the rates of alcohol abuse and associated problems-from blackouts to sexual assaults and one-punch killings-are undiminished.
Intimate and beautifully told, Wasted mixes memoir with reportage to illuminate the sorrows, and the joys, of drinking. Muir traces her own history with the bottle. She speaks with the father of a boy who died in a drunken attack, and returns to Schoolies on the Gold Coast. And she tries to make sense of her much-loved brother's death.


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