Allison Weiss is a typical working mother, trying to balance a business, ageing parents, a demanding daughter and a marriage. But when the website she develops becomes a huge success, she finds herself challenged to the point of being completely overwhelmed.
As she struggles to hold her life together and meet the needs of all the people around her, Allison finds that the painkillers she was prescribed for a back injury help her deal with more than just physical discomfort – they make her feel calm and get her through the increasingly hectic days. Sure, she worries that the bottles seem to empty a bit faster each week, but it’s not like she’s some Hollywood starlet partying all night. It’s not as if she has an actual problem.
Until she ends up in a world she never thought she’d experience outside of a movie theatre: rehab. And as Allison struggles to get her life back on track, she learns a few life lessons along the way.
With a sparkling comedic touch and tender, true-to-life characterisations, All Fall Down is a tale of empowerment and redemption and Jennifer Weiner’s richest, most absorbing and timely story yet.
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Opened the book and it got me hooked straight away
A mother is addicted to pain pills and she is trying to leave a normal life while hiding her secret around everyone. It gets you as soon as you open the book
Loved this book like all the others by Jennifer Weiner. Honest, witty, and very believable, this is a must read for any Mum who struggles in this complicated and challenging time! I could not put it down and was eager to see the outcome of this clever, highly strung person with an extremely highly strung daughter who delivers some classic lines for a 6 year old!!! As Molly Meldrum would say “Do yourself a favour” and read this book!!!!
I’m a few days into reading and I’m really finding it hard to put down. So far very relatable as a mother trying to do and be everything for their family…
I think we as mums can all relate to this book. A woman who is trying to juggle everything, life work, family, relationships, pressures of the daily life. We too often push through on our own trying to do it all to be seen as the super hero!
Reminded me a bit of the tv show Nurse Jackie how she is addicted to pain killers and yet seems to be able to do a lot of things although juggling the lies gets harder and harder.
All Fall Down - Very relatable to all mums, how a busy lifestyle can overtake you.
I thought this book was very telling. Most mums can relate to a busy lifestyle, although I’m sure most would not resort to drugs to keep going. I can totally understand why she felt the need to keep herself propped up to get through her days. I know I can feel very down when I do everything and no one seems to care. Certainly a food for thought book. It was very easy to read and I enjoyed it throughout.
Still really enjoying this book, I’m finding myself wishing for the fairy-tale ending but the more I read the more desperate the main character seems to be getting….it really brings to life the struggle of marriage and family life.
well i did enjoy reading All Fall Down by Simon & Schuster book it did take a while to get into the book but no i was a very very good book. it had me at the end and now im goimg to go out and but more books from Simon & Schuster thank you for bring out a great book Simon & Schuster
A book that shows it isn’t all pretty dress ups and play dates. To show the down spiral that some mothers lives can turn to and the powerful reminder that we are not super woman is powerful and terrifying. The book definitely has my attention, i can’t wait to finish reading it.
This is quite an enjoyable and a thought provoking book. It deals with Allison and her pain prescription addiction. Jennifer Weiner writes in such a manner that you become immersed in the story and you really care about the characters and what happens to them. Very good read That I enjoyed.
Different to the usual sci FI that I read. I found this interesting though. Quite thought provoking reading about Allisons pain tablet addiction and her realization of the fact. Reading this book you can’t help but become immersed in her story and care for the character. Overall a very good read.
This was a really good read as with all by this author. It took me about 2 weeks to read so I wasn’t hooked on it but I did enjoy it. As has my Mum since she has read it. Mouths of Mums always has really great ideas for me to read by what is up for reviews, it really encourages me to read
Love the variety of reviews on mouths of mums. It helps us busy mums make easy decisions about absolutely everything. Thank you. Enjoyed it and would recommend to other mums. I read this one while I was having my girl!
I think we as mums can all relate to this book. A woman who is trying to juggle everything, life work, family, relationships, pressures of the daily life. We too often push through on our own trying to do it all to be seen as the super hero!
Reminded me a bit of the tv show Nurse Jackie how she is addicted to pain killers and yet seems to be able to do a lot of things although juggling the lies gets harder and harder.
I went for this book-‘All Fall Down’ by Jennifer Weiner after reading the mixed reviews by Mom’s community members on this site. It is a book about something serious; the awful addiction to horrible painkillers. A book that can possibly make you feel a little ‘down’ due to the topic.
This book was good, it took a while to get in to the story for me, but I found I need long periods of time to read it and I just did not get that until night when my boys where in bed. The story was great and enjoyed it. I would recommend it to other people just not mums who have not a long time to read in one go.
I found this book really interesting. Being a working mother myself, it was scary at how easily Alison became addicted to pain medication. I found the book to be realistic and a lot of the situations I thought, WOW that could be me. I enjoyed the part when she was in rehab, although that was sad as it bought home how bad it is for some people. Overall worth the read.
I found All Fall Down a bit negative for my liking and very dramatic, While it highlighted how easy it is to become addicted to painkillers, I thought the story was quite dark and depressing. I much prefer books about uplifting events and as a positive escape rather than spiralling down someones inner demons into the world of addiction.
well i did enjoy reading All Fall Down by Simon & Schuster book it did take a while to get into the book but no i was a very very good book. it had me at the end and now im goimg to go out and but more books from Simon & Schuster thank you for bring out a great book Simon & Schuster
was a great read, i dont normally read books but was intrigued by this particular one. it gave me something to relate to although i am not working yet i am excited but anxious for when i finally am. i would read this book again one day maybe after i get a job to see how much of it i still relate to
This book really didn’t capture my attention from the beginning and I found that it was too negative for me. I prefer books that are far more uplifting than this. While it addresses how easy it is to become addicted to painkillers and the problems that life throws at you, it just wasn’t my cup of tea!!
Loved this book like all the others by Jennifer Weiner. Honest, witty, and very believable, this is a must read for any Mum who struggles in this complicated and challenging time! I could not put it down and was eager to see the outcome of this clever, highly strung person with an extremely highly strung daughter who delivers some classic lines for a 6 year old!!! As Molly Meldrum would say “Do yourself a favour” and read this book!!!!
I am struggling to read this book – I don’t think I’m halfway through yet. I can’t relate to the main character. I find her quite obnoxious actually. I just don’t want to read on. The writing style itself if great, and I would read another book from this author but all in all, I don’t know if I actually will finish the book.
All Fall Down is something that could easily happen to anyone and it shows how easy a person’s life could spiral out of control. The novel was a bit slow at the beginning and seemed to drag on a bit but then improved and I enjoyed reading Jennifer Weiner’s humorous view on a serious topic. It was also a real eye-opener to be given an insight into this topic from an addict’s perspective.
All Fall Down - Very relatable to all mums, how a busy lifestyle can overtake you.
I thought this book was very telling. Most mums can relate to a busy lifestyle, although I’m sure most would not resort to drugs to keep going. I can totally understand why she felt the need to keep herself propped up to get through her days. I know I can feel very down when I do everything and no one seems to care. Certainly a food for thought book. It was very easy to read and I enjoyed it throughout.
At first I got into this book but the more I read it the more I disliked Alison. I found her not taking responsibility for her actions but then again she is a addicted so it is normal behavior.. It’s a trait I do not like in people. It is well written and would consider reading the author again
I have now finished this book (took me a little longer than expected with children interruptions), and it did live up to my first impressions. I am usually a reader of Spy & Mystery Novels with twists and turns but found this book to be intriguing enough that it kept my interest to the end. This book has not converted me from my love of Spy and Mystery novels but it has intrigued me enough to consider reading another of her books if the reviews are positive. 🙂
I found it refreshing to read from a first hand point of view, the darker side of prescription pill addiction. Its something that we don’t really hear about but something that I am now sure affects lots of people, people that you would never expect. People who don’t “look” like drug addicts. I was sucked into Allison’s hectic life and could see how easily she spiralled from controlling it all to needing her crux to get her through. Well worth a read, different to the books I usually read.
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‘A Beautiful Adelaide Blend With A Lighter Alcohol Content!’
For lighter wines that still taste like the real deal, Chapel Hill’s Enlightened range is quickly becoming a go-to. These bottles bring all the flavour with noticeably less alcohol, which is why everyone’s falling in love with them.
Best SIPS’ Chapel Hill Enlightened Wines review team put the Rosé and Pinot Grigio through their paces, and the feedback was unanimous: both are fresh, light and perfect for summer sipping without the unwanted morning crogginess.
A rosé with summer written all over it
Chapel Hill’s Enlightened Rosé is bright, crisp and fruity, hitting all the right notes without tipping into the “too sweet” zone. It’s the kind of bottle you reach for at a casual barbecue or any get-together where you want something delicious but easygoing.
It’s exactly this balance of lightness and full flavour in an affordable bottle that has so many fans raving.
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A summer staple … on the lighter side
“Too many of these low alcohol wines just don’t taste enough like the real deal-but this is a sure fire exception. Beautifully refreshing, with a touch of sweetness that’s not overwhelming. A gorgeous colour too, which is a bonus- after all, we also drink either our eyes! Add into the mix a reasonable price point- this rose is a winner!”
“I love a nice glass of Rosé and the Chapel Hill Enlightened Rosé did not disappoint! It’s really light and refreshing and tastes like a really expensive wine. I love that this wine is really affordable, so I can enjoy a beautiful Rosé without breaking the bank more often. Definitely give this one a try!”
If your warm-weather wine rack needs an affordable new staple, this is it.
A Pinot Grigio you’ll be buying again (and again!)
For the white lovers, Chapel Hill’s Enlightened Pinot Grigio is a solid everyday white that ticks all the boxes: crisp, clean, food-friendly and affordable.
Our taste-testers repeatedly praised how balanced and versatile it feels, whether chilled on its own or alongside simple meals and casual gatherings.
“We love a white to pair with our spring/summer lunches and especially our seafood. This option ticked all the boxes …”
A versatile sip you’ll keep reaching for
“I enjoyed the first sip to the last of this Pinot. Anything with pear and citrus is something I want to try and this lived up to that, but with a lighter alcohol content – which I appreciate! Enjoyed over dinner, it paired really nicely with the food I was eating. This wine is something I’d happily recommend to others.”
“The wine offered just the right balance of fruity flavours – fresh and vibrant, but never overpowering or too sharp. It paired beautifully with both our light lunches and dinner, making every meal feel a bit more special. I also appreciated how crisp and refreshing it tasted, perfect for unwinding and enjoying good company. Definitely a Pinot Grigio I’d reach for again.”
Your lower-alcohol go-to
The team rates Enlightened wines 4.34 out of 5 and recommends them for anyone on the hunt for flavour-forward wine with less alcohol. They’re bright, modern and made for the kind of moments where you’d love a glass, but still want to feel good afterwards.
The warmer weather tends to make alcohol go to my head faster – I’m not a big drinker, but just for that reason I’d seriously consider a low alcohol wine. The Pinot Grigio particularly sound as if I might enjoy it. I might well buy a bottle or two for Christmas.
Looks delicious, would be keen to try their wines based off the reviews. Love anything local and the light wine is just an extra win – low alcohol content would be fab for nights with friends where we all still have to drive home afterwards so would be buying for that type of event!
Chapel Hill Wines do have quite a good reputation. I like the fact that it is low alcohol content. Personally, I like a very sweet wine but many would like these as they are not so sweet. I wish them well with sales and think it’s good they are doing something about lowering alcohol level.
Thanks for sharing this review. It sounds that the taste is good, the price is good and the alcohol content is really low indeed. I do like the fact that they’re light. One of the things I don’t like when you’re drinking a couple of glasses that it fills you up and it affects your appetite
I just asked the forum for recommendations on zero alcohol, but this is an attractive option as well! I do enjoy a Rose, so will try this one after all the positive reviews. It’s a shame they don’t have a sparkling in their collection yet! Would have been prefect for all the celebrating at this time of year.
I dislike rose, but the pinot grigio sounds like it might suit me. To be honest, the alcohol content doesn’t bother me all that much – I rarely drink more than a glass or two anyway – but it would probably be nice from a general health point of view to know I’m consuming less alcohol.
This sounds like the perfect glass. I do love being able to have a few drinks and not be all over the place about me. And as a bubbly girlie from Adelaide myself, I’m sure I’ll find a lot to like about this drop. Crisp and not too sweet, I’m sold and will have to try it.
It was the first time for me hearing about the chapel hill brand. And i still recall when i picked up the Pinot Grigio from my local, the staff there actually stopped me and said i picked a winner! She said that it was probably the best Pinot they had available to sell.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Chapel Hill wines and the reviews are always good. I like that they have low alcohol range as I like to have a few glasses when I finally get to have one. Not being too sweet is a bonus that suits me well.
The idea of having a lower alcohol content wine without compromising taste is really exciting. There’s nothing worse than feeling “under the weather” from the effects of alcohol. This lovely wine ticks all the boxes, lower alcohol and a refreshing flavour. I’m keen to get the Pinot Grigio in my cart and into my fridge!
This wine sounds delightful and really refreshing to enjoy on a summer afternoon. I love that it tastes fresh and crisp and still has the same punch as other wine. It sounds like an absolute delight. I will have to give it a try next time i am at the bottle shop looking for some wine.
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Opened the book and it got me hooked straight away
2:09 pm
All Fall Down is a great read
9:55 pm
Great reading
2:46 pm
Relatable and enjoyable book
2:56 pm
We can all relate
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All Fall Down - Very relatable to all mums, how a busy lifestyle can overtake you.
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Half way through...
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A very touching beautiful story
6:54 pm
not a bad book
1:40 am
Great story that is alarming close to heart
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Good read
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Book for thought
8:08 pm
A pretty good read
2:56 pm
We can all relate
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Down!
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Great read
3:09 pm
Worth the read
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Not my cup of tea
6:54 pm
not a bad book
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great
8:05 pm
I found this book difficult to get into!!
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All Fall Down is a great read
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Hmmm...
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Entertaining Reading on a Serious Topic
8:55 am
All Fall Down - Very relatable to all mums, how a busy lifestyle can overtake you.
1:43 pm
Still trying to get into it and finish it :(
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It could be anyone
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Finished the book and it lived up to expectations
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An intriguing read right from the start
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Realistic reading material
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