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The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober

Discovering a Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Alcohol-Free Life

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The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober

By: Catherine Gray
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Ever sworn off alcohol for January and found yourself drinking by the 7th? Think there's 'no point' in just one drink? Welcome! There are millions of us.

Before embracing sobriety, Catherine Gray was stuck in a hellish cycle of drink, horrible decisions and hangovers, during which she had her fair share of 'drunk tank' jail cells and topless-in-a-hot-tub misadventures.

'I discovered that I was about a million times happier sober than I ever had been while drinking. As were the hundreds of sober pals I picked up along the way. I found myself with dozens more hours in the week, heaps more energy, £20K more money over three and a half years, deepened friendships, revived family relationships, better skin, a tighter body, tanned legs for the first time ever, the ability to sleep for eight uninterrupted hours, a bone-deep sense of well-being, a totally turned-around positive outlook and an infinitely more successful career. What's not to like?!'

This inspirational, aspirational and highly relatable narrative champions the benefits of sobriety with a three-pronged approach combining the author's personal experience, factual reportage and contributions from expert sources and self-help advice for anyone who wants to reduce their alcohol intake or eliminate it completely. The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober is the new bible of sobriety.

©2017 Catherine Gray (P)2017 Octopus Publishing Group
Addiction & Recovery Alcoholism Hygiene & Healthy Living Substance abuse Inspiring Thought-Provoking Heartfelt Feel Better Feel-Good

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I picked this up with my usual pessimism as I have with all these books. But the second I started listening it was so relatable on an emotional and practical level that it really resonated.

Gone are the days of moderation, or justification that "everyone is this bad".

Finally after 15 years my poisonous relationship with alcohol has begun to break. It is just the beginning but this book started it.

Life Changing

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Great listen if you are interested in quiting alcohol. A very personal story and lots of interesting facts that really made me think.

fantastic

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I loved this book from start to finish. It was interesting, heartfelt and inspiring. Catherine narrates very well and you can feel her anguish at times! I have just given up booze for my 50th birthday and this book has inspired me to stay sober. Many thanks to you Catherine from Dave x

OUTSTANDING READ!!

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It could be my story will be listening to again and looking up the resources mentioned to help. Thank you.

Brilliant and honest

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I’m in my early days of sobriety. I bought the paperback around 18 months ago but wasn’t ready to accept the inevitable realisation of my addiction. At around a month in and still remaining sober curious I decided to get the audio book as an additional aid to my attempt at going sober.
Catherine’s honesty and candid version of events leading to her decision to stop drinking was so very relatable. She has made herself and her story accessible and human highlighting so many quandaries and scenarios most drinkers face or have faced.
This is well recommended as a charming, funny and intelligent guide or support to those who maybe sober curious or full out ready to go wholeheartedly into the happy hangover free future we all have if we chose.

Engaging and encouraging

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Would recommend to anyone who is seeking to change their relationship with alcohol. Easy to digest, relatable, non-judgy and compelling.

Amazing book. Uplifting and inspiring.

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Real and relatable. Sound, non judgemental advice. Inspiring and motivating. Loved it. Will listen to it again.

Real and relatable.

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Just what I needed at this point in my life. I have so many similarities to Catherine. This is an honest and open account, told brilliantly and offers hope to those like me who are done with heavy drinking and aiming to achieve a much brighter future.

Bloody brilliant

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loved it, summed up my life. very easy to listen to her voice.
thank you

Start of the New

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An affecting, personal and above all genuinely useful book about our complex relationships with alcohol. Highly recommended.

Excellent

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