"This powerful book is a must-read for any professional seeking to overcome personal challenges while maintaining focus and drive in their career. Ms. Marginot brilliantly illustrates how recovery from addiction not only leads to personal freedom but also strengthens leadership, decision-making, and resilience in business. This is more than a story of recovery; it's a compass guiding you to unleash your full personal and professional capabilities." -Tim Ryan, thought leader, Dope to Hope LLC
"With unflinching honesty and profound compassion, this transformative memoir delves deep into the heart of addiction and recovery, illuminating the complex emotional landscape of healing. The author's raw and intimate narrative goes beyond mere survival, exploring the profound personal metamorphosis that occurs when one confronts the deepest roots of dependency. More than a story of breaking free from substance abuse, this book is a powerful testament to human resilience, self-discovery, personal redemption, and the remarkable capacity to transform and rebuild one's life with authenticity and purpose." -Jen Marples, host, The Jen Marples Show, and founder, the Jen Marples Agency
"In this inspiring book, Marginot takes readers through the raw and transformative process of recovery, offering hope, guidance, and practical insights for anyone with substance use disorder (commonly known as addiction). It's not just a journey of recovery-it's about rediscovering joy, purpose, and true fulfillment. A refreshingly candid book for those on the path of recovery and for professionals working in this space."-Eliza Zarka, director, Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation
"The Bad Girls Club is a compelling exploration of the often-tumultuous journey from childhood to adulthood. It delves deep into the complexities of family relationships, particularly the dynamics between mothers and daughters.
"Karen's story is a powerful testament to the ways individuals cope with mental anguish, particularly through the lure of drugs and alcohol. The author deftly illustrates how these choices, while often seen as escapes, can lead to even deeper pain. Yet the book also offers a glimmer of hope, emphasizing the importance of confronting and gently sitting with our emotions as a pathway to recovery.
"The Bad Girls Club is a thought-provoking read that challenges us to confront our pasts and embrace the journey toward self-discovery and healing."-Holly Mayes, author of Dream, Girl: A Memoir
"The Bad Girls Club is a courageous tale of one woman's journey to sobriety. Raw, heartbreaking, and profoundly honest, it shines with generosity and resilience, offering hope and inspiration to anyone seeking redemption and the strength to transform their life."-Isabelle Wettergren, senior consultant, Workplace Division, R1 Learning
"A transparent journey through the struggles of addiction, this book offers deeply personal reflections and sensemaking."-Caroline Walsh, author of Fairly Smooth Operator: My Life Occasionally at the Tip of the Spear