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The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: Discovering a happy, healthy, wealthy alcohol-free life | Catherine Gray
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Ever sworn off alcohol for a month and found yourself drinking by the 7th? Think there's 'no point' in just one drink? Welcome! There are millions of us. Catherine Gray was stuck in a hellish whirligig of Drink, Make horrible decisions, Hangover, Repeat. She had her fair share of 'drunk tank' jail cells and topless-in-a-hot-tub misadventures. But this book goes beyond the binges and blackouts to deep-dive into uncharted territory: What happens after you quit drinking? This gripping, heart-breaking and witty book takes us down the rabbit-hole of an alternative reality. A life with zero hangovers, through sober weddings, sex, Christmases and breakups. In The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, Catherine Gray shines a light on society's drink-pushing and talks to top neuroscientists and psychologists about why we drink, delving into the science behind what it does to our brains and bodies. Much more than a tale from the netherworld of addicted drinking, this book is about the escape, and why a sober life can be more intoxicating than you ever imagined. Whether you're a hopelessly devoted drinker, merely sober-curious, or you've already ditched the drink, you will love this book.
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What an eye opener this book is! Anyone who is considering reducing their alchohol intake or giving up completely , i would highly recommend reading this book.Catherine drunken experiences are so relatable, and her simple coping techniques have helped me on my way of accomplishing my goal of a year sobriety! #sober#addiction#soberjourney

wanderinglynn Welcome to Litsy! 👋🏻 5y
Eggbeater I'm in recovery too. So is @hermyknee ❤ 2 months 20 days sober so far! Welcome to Litsy! We can support each other. 5y
laura26 @Eggbeater thats so good, congratulations! I'm four months sober..how are you finding it so far? Any self help books you would recommend? 5y
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Eggbeater I liked this memoir, although it's not really a self help book. I found parts of the Narcotics Anonymous book helpful, though I never could do the God thing. I'm in AA, but I don't use their literature much currently. 5y
hermyknee Hey! Yes, I‘m here, too! I didn‘t go to AA at the beginning of my sobriety, but I am planning to start going to meetings this summer to ensure I maintain it and have people to talk to about it. @Eggbeater has been amazing support! I have a few recommendations you might like: 5y
hermyknee I liked this book, but I know @Eggbeater didn‘t; I think it depends upon your approach to sobriety. I haven‘t read it since getting sober, but reading it did lead me down the path to getting sober 5y
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