In 'We Are the Luckiest,' Laura McKowen confronts the stark realities of her addiction and the hard-fought journey toward sobriety. Instead of shrouding her experiences in shame, McKowen boldly shares her struggles, including the challenges with Alcoholics Anonymous and the complexities of other people's drinking. As she emerges into early sobriety, no longer numbing her pain, she discovers the unexpected fortunes of living a life marked by honesty, presence with her daughter, and a transformation of legacy. This memoir, filled with candid stories in forthright chapters, speaks to the heart of what it means to wake up to oneself and celebrates the true luck found in the grit of recovery.