Background
Jean Kirkpatrick was born on March 2, 1923, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States. She was the daughter of Peter Romig and Helen (Roberta) Spangler Romig.
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In 1950, Jean received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Moravian College.
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In 1954, Kirkpatrick got a Master of Arts degree from Lehigh University. Between 1965 and 1967, she did her postgraduate studies at the same university.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
In 1971, Jean got a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
1200 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018, United States
In 1950, Jean received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Moravian College.
27 Memorial Dr W, Bethlehem, PA 18015, United States
In 1954, Kirkpatrick got a Master of Arts degree from Lehigh University. Between 1965 and 1967, she did her postgraduate studies at the same university.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
In 1971, Jean got a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
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This work represents a self-help program, designed specifically for female alcoholics.
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1978
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1981
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In "Goodbye Hangovers, Hello Life", the first book on recovery, specifically for women, Jean Kirkpatrick tells how she achieved sobriety. She explains the special problems of the woman alcoholic and challenges some of the premises of Alcoholics Anonymous, an organization, founded by and for men, that she believes fails to address the specific needs of women. Instead of harping on past problems and behavior, the Women For Sobriety program focuses on the future, showing women how to build up their emotional strength, self-esteem and positive approach to life essential to recovery.
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Jean Kirkpatrick was born on March 2, 1923, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States. She was the daughter of Peter Romig and Helen (Roberta) Spangler Romig.
In 1950, Jean received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Moravian College. Later, in 1954, she got a Master of Arts degree from Lehigh University. Between 1965 and 1967, Kirkpatrick did her postgraduate studies at the same university. Then, she continued her education at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1971.
Between 1967 and 1973, Jean served as director of programming at Educational Computer Corporation, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Later, in 1976, after her personal recovery from alcoholism, she established a non-profit organization, called Women for Sobriety (WFS), in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. The founding of WFS marked the beginning of modern gender-specific and secular mutual aid alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-Step programs. Also, it was in 1976, that Jean began editing and publishing the newsletter "Sobering Thoughts".
Kirkpatrick authored several books. Her first book, "The Social and Political Implications of the Nineteenth-Century Temperance Literature", was published in 1970. In 1976, Jean penned a pamphlet with the title "The Woman Who Drinks Too Much", and in 1978, her book, entitled "Turnabout: Help for a New Life", appeared. Her other works include "A Fresh Start" (1981), the book, in which she outlined her own recovery from alcohol addiction, and "Goodbye Hangovers, Hello, Life" (1986).
During her lifetime, Jean made several appearances on television programs, such as The Phil Donahue Show.
Jean Kirkpatrick was a notable sociologist, who established the organization, called Women for Sobriety, after her recovery from alcoholism. She was recognized in her native country and abroad for her work in helping other women cope with alcoholism.
Jean also authored a number of writings, including "The Social and Political Implications of the Nineteenth-Century Temperance Literature" (1970), "The Woman Who Drinks Too Much" (1976), "Turnabout: Help for a New Life" (1978) and "Goodbye Hangovers, Hello, Life" (1986).
In 1978, Jean received the Raymond Haupert Humanitarian Award from Moravian College. In 1982, she was named Woman of Year by Business and Professional Women's Foundation.
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1978Jean was a member of the International Commission on Alcoholism.
Jean preferred casual dresses and a simple hairstyle.
Physical Characteristics: Jean suffered from heavy drinking, the illness, from which she managed to recover.
