An essay(with outline)on the novel by Caroline Knapp titled Drinking: A Love Story

Thesis: Drinking: A Love Story by Caroline Knapp is a story of one woman's struggle
with alcoholism. She discusses the possible link between heredity and alcoholism, how
she is effected by alcohol and how her life becomes uncontrollable as a result.
I. Introduction to drinking
A. Her family
B. How it makes her feel
1. Social reasons
2. Avoidance of self-awareness
3. Physical Symptoms
II. What is an alcoholic?
A. "Skid row bum"
B. "High functioning alcoholic"
III. Is heredity a factor?
A. Her father
B. Other families
IV. Discomfort + drink = no discomfort
A. Social situat…