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Woman of Substances: A Journey into Addiction and Treatment Audiobook

Journey Treatment: Woman of Substances is Jenny Valentish’s exploration of women’s experiences of addiction, combining her personal story with research. This unabridged English audiobook is narrated by Imogen Wilde and runs for 8 hours and 20 minutes.

At a glance

Pairs the author’s personal experience with research into addiction and women’s health.
Explores pathways into addiction and recovery, including childhood trauma, temperament and teenage impulsivity.
Discusses how self-destructive behaviours such as eating disorders and high-risk sex can intersect with substance use.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The memoir-and-research approach offers both personal perspective and non-fiction context.
Its focus on women’s experiences distinguishes its treatment of addiction and health.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audiobook
Format	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Listening length	8 hours and 20 minutes
Language	English
Narrator	Imogen Wilde

Publication
Author	Jenny Valentish
Publisher	Wavesound from W. F. Howes Ltd
Publication date	1 Jun. 2017

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners interested in addiction, recovery and women’s health.
Readers looking for a mix of memoir and research in audiobook form.

Less suited to

Listeners seeking a light or purely fictional listen.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 169 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights the blend of memoir and non-fiction research, and describes the book as worth reading and informative. This aligns with its stated combination of the author’s experience and research on women’s experiences of addiction. The overall ratings are largely positive, though ratings alone do not explain individual reactions.

Positive themes

Customers appreciate the combination of personal experience and non-fiction research.
The book is described as informative and worth reading.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote and narrates Woman of Substances?

Jenny Valentish is the author, and Imogen Wilde narrates this audiobook.

How long is the audiobook?

The listed listening length is 8 hours and 20 minutes.

Is this an abridged edition?

The listing identifies the version as unabridged.

What topics does the book cover?

It explores women’s experiences of addiction and recovery, drawing on the author’s story and research into topics including childhood trauma, temperament and related self-destructive behaviours.