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Sober On A Drunk Planet: Giving Up Alcohol
The Unexpected Shortcut to Finding Happiness, Health and Financial Freedom
What are the most mind-blowing transformations from giving up alcohol that everyone should know about? And why everyone can benefit from sobriety - whether you're a binge drinker, social drinker or everyday drinker.
Sean Alexander cuts through the drunken haze in the international bestseller Sober On A Drunk Planet - Giving Up Alcohol to provide hard-hitting facts, which elegantly combines laugh-out-loud moments, sobering science and powerful insights into sobriety, as a qualified therapist, strength coach and former drunk.
Whether you're sober curious, looking to stay sober or want to stop drinking alcohol for good, this uncommon guide explores eight critical areas of life that will drastically improve when you give up alcohol. You will be shocked at discovering how drunk society really is, why alcohol has been holding you back, and the life-changing transformations that occur when you go alcohol-free.
Alexander provides a refreshing slap of sobriety versus drink culture that provides a highly motivating and thought-provoking guide that will empower you to start living an extraordinary life, booze-free.
What are the most mind-blowing transformations from giving up alcohol that everyone should know about? And why everyone can benefit from sobriety - whether you're a binge drinker, social drinker or everyday drinker.
Sean Alexander cuts through the drunken haze in the international bestseller Sober On A Drunk Planet - Giving Up Alcohol to provide hard-hitting facts, which elegantly combines laugh-out-loud moments, sobering science and powerful insights into sobriety, as a qualified therapist, strength coach and former drunk.
Whether you're sober curious, looking to stay sober or want to stop drinking alcohol for good, this uncommon guide explores eight critical areas of life that will drastically improve when you give up alcohol. You will be shocked at discovering how drunk society really is, why alcohol has been holding you back, and the life-changing transformations that occur when you go alcohol-free.
Alexander provides a refreshing slap of sobriety versus drink culture that provides a highly motivating and thought-provoking guide that will empower you to start living an extraordinary life, booze-free.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 11, 2022
About the author
Sean Alexander
1 book9 followersSean Alexander is the Amazon international best-selling author of Sober On A Drunk Planet - Giving Up Alcohol. He is a qualified Counsellor, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Yoga Instructor and Financial Advisor.
Having previously been locked up in a psychiatric ward for addiction, he has rebuilt his life through his sobriety and now helps build strong bodies and minds through his professional and personal experience.
He spends his spare time walking his puppy, practising Muay Thai, playing golf, going to the gym and enjoys doing all the things he couldn't do when he was hungover!
If you want help with giving up alcohol and other drugs, sign up for the FREE Ebook offer and FREE community support by visiting - https://www.soberonadrunkplanet.com
Having previously been locked up in a psychiatric ward for addiction, he has rebuilt his life through his sobriety and now helps build strong bodies and minds through his professional and personal experience.
He spends his spare time walking his puppy, practising Muay Thai, playing golf, going to the gym and enjoys doing all the things he couldn't do when he was hungover!
If you want help with giving up alcohol and other drugs, sign up for the FREE Ebook offer and FREE community support by visiting - https://www.soberonadrunkplanet.com
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January 21, 2023
The author focuses far too much on weight and calories so massive trigger warning to anyone that struggles with weight/eating disorders. It’s blatantly obvious this book is written by a cis het white man for example when he describes the dangers of sex and alcohol as being sleeping with someone ugly that you wouldn’t have picked sober instead of the far more dangerous reality of sexual violence which alcohol is a massive part of. The book contains non stop bragging about his rich life style from cover to cover. It’s a very simple glaze over not drinking and doesn’t go into much depth in my opinion, there are far better books available for anyone that is considering going sober or is already sober.
January 12, 2023
I'm afraid I didn't get on with this book at all. I found the content somewhat pedestrian and lacking in detail, and there was nothing new to learn. I found the repeated 'humble bragging' about the author previously having a rich lifestyle (Nice house, car etc) tiresome. And just how many times do you have to mention that you are now a 'strength & conditioning coach' for heaven's sake? I also found the repeated use of the phrase 'sober on a drunk planet', when just 'sober' is adequate', totally grating. I get that it's the title of the book, but it suggested to me that the author is trying to establish a brand over and above all else.
For anyone genuinely looking for inspiration to quit drinking, there are far better options available, in my view. However I'm giving this book 2 stars as it's clearly helping some people, and because anyone contributing to helping people fight addiction is positive thing and deserves that credit at least.
For anyone genuinely looking for inspiration to quit drinking, there are far better options available, in my view. However I'm giving this book 2 stars as it's clearly helping some people, and because anyone contributing to helping people fight addiction is positive thing and deserves that credit at least.
September 13, 2022
I was born into a family that struggles with abusing alcohol. Generations of struggles from grandpas to great uncles to parents and husbands. Alcohol used to revolve around every activity that we ever participated in! Work events, traveling, meals, events, picnics - alcohol was everywhere and hard to stay away from.
I haven’t had more than a few glasses of red wine all year and I feel great! I go to church at 8am on Sunday’s, I walk my dogs everyday for miles and take care of my home and family activities. I have a lot of energy. Living a sober life on a drunk planet is challenging but once you get used to saying NO and feeling good, you don’t care what other people do! Live and let live! This book is an excellent resource for people leaving the “drunk” planet and looking to build and live their best life sober, aware and with high quality relationships!
I haven’t had more than a few glasses of red wine all year and I feel great! I go to church at 8am on Sunday’s, I walk my dogs everyday for miles and take care of my home and family activities. I have a lot of energy. Living a sober life on a drunk planet is challenging but once you get used to saying NO and feeling good, you don’t care what other people do! Live and let live! This book is an excellent resource for people leaving the “drunk” planet and looking to build and live their best life sober, aware and with high quality relationships!
July 28, 2024
I picked this book up and have read it clearly overtime. I feel the lessons from the book can be applied whether you want to give up drugs, drinking or whatever has become a particular negative focus Or if you merely wish to acknowledge and reduce its participation in your life.
I don’t believe everyone and everything is black-and-white. There are many who cannot function and need to be black-and-white. The book highlights so many good points of how we allow bad habits to take over our life and when we step back and look at the bigger picture, we can make changes , improve ourselves, our lives, relationships etc. can we enjoy some of the things mentioned and function or will we become our old selves?
I don’t believe everyone and everything is black-and-white. There are many who cannot function and need to be black-and-white. The book highlights so many good points of how we allow bad habits to take over our life and when we step back and look at the bigger picture, we can make changes , improve ourselves, our lives, relationships etc. can we enjoy some of the things mentioned and function or will we become our old selves?
January 19, 2024
Read in less than 2 hours. Amateurish book. Quite shit. Wish I could have my $5 back.
Imagine if you were a brit, about 2 or 3 years sober, and you decided to write a book, announcing the good news to the world that life is better without alcohol. You put together a bunch of facts, citing them over the the NHS's website. You self publish through amazon, and hit the marketing.
I'm flabbergasted that this shows up in the top 5 recovery books on amazon. The marketing effectiveness is impressive.
I suppose someone might pick this up and read it and decide to get sober. OK. I hope so. But, seriously, this book is crap.
Imagine if you were a brit, about 2 or 3 years sober, and you decided to write a book, announcing the good news to the world that life is better without alcohol. You put together a bunch of facts, citing them over the the NHS's website. You self publish through amazon, and hit the marketing.
I'm flabbergasted that this shows up in the top 5 recovery books on amazon. The marketing effectiveness is impressive.
I suppose someone might pick this up and read it and decide to get sober. OK. I hope so. But, seriously, this book is crap.
April 10, 2023
a good, quick read
There’s nothing revolutionary about the book. It’s mostly the good old truths we all mostly know, but have forgotten because we live in a world where a sober life isn’t the most easily accessible.
It was ok, recommend it if you’re looking for a bit of a reset button for yourself!
There’s nothing revolutionary about the book. It’s mostly the good old truths we all mostly know, but have forgotten because we live in a world where a sober life isn’t the most easily accessible.
It was ok, recommend it if you’re looking for a bit of a reset button for yourself!
June 15, 2024
A unique book on the perils of alcohol (for some) and the benefits of sobriety.
March 25, 2023
If you’ve never read anything at all before about sobriety or sober curious lifestyle and the benefits then you might find this interesting. Overal the research is light, the same repetitive, extremely personal stories are told. This person clearly had a seriously drinking problem and had an extreme lifestyle change. It makes this less relatable and frankly boring. This book is too long for the amount of new and fact-based information it provides vs opinion and personal stories. It could be 50 pages long. If you are starting from standing and have an extreme drinking habit you might find this informative. Otherwise I would suggest dozens of other books if you want information.
The author leans in heavily on weight and being ugly and fat when drinking. What a horrible message! Do not read this if you have any body and eating issues. There’s also data that supports if you give up alcohol you can be gravitated to sugar, so you may not loose weight at all.
He put a lot of emphasis on takeaway food being bad which is a very antiquated and myopic way of thinking.
The author leans in heavily on weight and being ugly and fat when drinking. What a horrible message! Do not read this if you have any body and eating issues. There’s also data that supports if you give up alcohol you can be gravitated to sugar, so you may not loose weight at all.
He put a lot of emphasis on takeaway food being bad which is a very antiquated and myopic way of thinking.
May 17, 2022
Outstanding read.
The most relatable and easy to understand, motivational book I have had the pleasure of reading today.... (In just one sitting too)
It’s just so good to read a witty and such an impactful, factual book. Now anytime I feel the temptation to drink, I will open this book and re-read those pages to bring my focus back to what is most important to me. My sobriety.
I have found so many quotes and facts that resonate so personally which makes it even more enjoyable to read.
Highly recommended this book to everyone on this journey. Its so relatable especially for your sobriety journey - whatever stage you are at.
Brilliantly written 👏👏👏
Thank you Author 😊
The most relatable and easy to understand, motivational book I have had the pleasure of reading today.... (In just one sitting too)
It’s just so good to read a witty and such an impactful, factual book. Now anytime I feel the temptation to drink, I will open this book and re-read those pages to bring my focus back to what is most important to me. My sobriety.
I have found so many quotes and facts that resonate so personally which makes it even more enjoyable to read.
Highly recommended this book to everyone on this journey. Its so relatable especially for your sobriety journey - whatever stage you are at.
Brilliantly written 👏👏👏
Thank you Author 😊
November 8, 2022
A short read, just over 3h on Audible. I feel like this book wasn't written for me—that doesn't need to be a problem, but I think in this case it was a weakness. The book would be best-suited to folks who have a pretty serious drinking problem. The baseline he works against in the book is something like being drunk/hungover at least 3 days a week, spending hundreds of dollars each night out, vomiting, embarrassing oneself, etc. Therefore the argument is something like "drinking a lot is really costly, therefore one should quit drinking entirely".
The more subtle argument that I felt that it failed to make was "you should go from drinking occasionally/moderately to not drinking at all". Being someone who went from drinking occasionally to not at all, I don't think I would have been hard to persuade, but I don't feel like Alexander really tried.
As far as tone goes, he went for an emphatic voice, sort of like he was salesman for sobriety. While I believe he feels this way, writing in this style always feels a bit disingenuous to me. The book is filled with lofty promises of endless energy, disappearing anxiety, loads of confidence, career success, fitness, etc. I agree that alcohol can be an impediment to these things, but in my experience quitting drinking doesn't create super-humans. Likewise, I felt like he underplayed some of the challenges associated with total abstinence.
In all, I am glad he is promoting sobriety, and I think some number of readers will go on to improve their lives as a result of reading the book. But unless you're getting hammered at least once a week, I think you're unlikely to be its intended audience.
The more subtle argument that I felt that it failed to make was "you should go from drinking occasionally/moderately to not drinking at all". Being someone who went from drinking occasionally to not at all, I don't think I would have been hard to persuade, but I don't feel like Alexander really tried.
As far as tone goes, he went for an emphatic voice, sort of like he was salesman for sobriety. While I believe he feels this way, writing in this style always feels a bit disingenuous to me. The book is filled with lofty promises of endless energy, disappearing anxiety, loads of confidence, career success, fitness, etc. I agree that alcohol can be an impediment to these things, but in my experience quitting drinking doesn't create super-humans. Likewise, I felt like he underplayed some of the challenges associated with total abstinence.
In all, I am glad he is promoting sobriety, and I think some number of readers will go on to improve their lives as a result of reading the book. But unless you're getting hammered at least once a week, I think you're unlikely to be its intended audience.
January 20, 2024
Sober On A Drunk Planet aims to help those with serious drinking problems and alcoholism, but misses the mark for more casual drinkers looking to improve their health. While the weight loss benefits chapter provides some motivation, the rest of the advice and stories assume an audience caught in the depths of addiction. As someone wanting to cut back on drinking for wellness reasons, I simply couldn't relate to the struggles depicted or find much practical guidance. The author focuses on 12-step programs and dealing with cravings, which just wasn't relevant or helpful in my case. I powered through to the end only because I'm doing the 75 Hard challenge - otherwise, I would have stopped reading halfway through. For binge and problem drinkers this book may provide camaraderie and support, but for more moderate drinkers hoping to improve their health, it doesn't offer much beyond the single chapter on losing weight when alcohol is removed. A disappointing read given my reasons for giving up alcohol. 2 stars.
March 5, 2024
There are a lot of mixed reviews on this book. A lot of people saying it’s more about his life, “cis hetero man’s point of view”, rich guy problems, etc. etc. Listen, you get what you want out of life and the way you look at things.
As someone who did go to rehab as a teenager, and someone who is exploring their relationship with alcohol in their 30’s, I found this book very eye opening.
The things I loved the most about this book was the relatability. A lot of these getting sober books are too in your face about religion, finding God, yada yada. I’m a person that needs to be able to relate back to my life in a way, and this book gives you actual stories you can relate to.
Before I knew it, I had challenged myself to a 30 day challenge of no drinking before finishing the book. Then, at the end, I discovered he has a 31 day challenge to help you get through it, so I’m doing another 30 day stretch.
I enjoyed the parts of this book where it talks about how much money you can waste, puts a reality check on unnecessary spending, the empty calories, etc.
This is a book that I would recommend to anyone who is looking for more relatability to the real world. Making poor choices of who you sleep with on a drunk night, the anxiety, health concerns, etc. it gives you enough that you can relate to and feel like “someone ACTUALLY gets me and I relate to this”.
As someone who did go to rehab as a teenager, and someone who is exploring their relationship with alcohol in their 30’s, I found this book very eye opening.
The things I loved the most about this book was the relatability. A lot of these getting sober books are too in your face about religion, finding God, yada yada. I’m a person that needs to be able to relate back to my life in a way, and this book gives you actual stories you can relate to.
Before I knew it, I had challenged myself to a 30 day challenge of no drinking before finishing the book. Then, at the end, I discovered he has a 31 day challenge to help you get through it, so I’m doing another 30 day stretch.
I enjoyed the parts of this book where it talks about how much money you can waste, puts a reality check on unnecessary spending, the empty calories, etc.
This is a book that I would recommend to anyone who is looking for more relatability to the real world. Making poor choices of who you sleep with on a drunk night, the anxiety, health concerns, etc. it gives you enough that you can relate to and feel like “someone ACTUALLY gets me and I relate to this”.
May 3, 2024
I just did not vibe with this book. Seems poorly researched and lacked depth, I am new to quit lit but there wasn’t much that I haven’t come across already. Quite a few sources are cited as though they are academic studies but are actually newspaper articles reporting on studies.
The author is understandably writing from his particular perspective, but presents his experience as though this universal (e.g. his 18-30’s style holidays, followed by a ‘Spring break’ trip to Cancun is conclusive evidence that “it doesn’t matter where you go, the booze-fuelled holiday culture is a global thing!”). There are quite a lot of assumptions, such as that pretty much everyone who does manual labour heads straight to the pub at 3pm to spend all of their wages on booze and drugs.
In the body of this 200ish word book he refers to a ‘drunk planet’ THIRTY THREE times.
I can see how this book might help some people. It is an accessible quick read and some might find it relatable but it wasn’t for me.
The author is understandably writing from his particular perspective, but presents his experience as though this universal (e.g. his 18-30’s style holidays, followed by a ‘Spring break’ trip to Cancun is conclusive evidence that “it doesn’t matter where you go, the booze-fuelled holiday culture is a global thing!”). There are quite a lot of assumptions, such as that pretty much everyone who does manual labour heads straight to the pub at 3pm to spend all of their wages on booze and drugs.
In the body of this 200ish word book he refers to a ‘drunk planet’ THIRTY THREE times.
I can see how this book might help some people. It is an accessible quick read and some might find it relatable but it wasn’t for me.
May 15, 2022
This book gripped me right from the first page. It is very informative on the damage alcohol does to your body, mind and soul (and bank balance!). The author writes in an easy to read narrative and keeps facts blunt and to the point. What I loved about the book was the fact that it focussed on how much more you CAN and WILL achieve whilst being sober. It doesn’t dwell too much on the negative impacts of alcohol (as we all know about them) but rather focuses on how much MORE you can achieve without it. It is very empowering, positive and inspirational. There are certain parts of the book where although the author is talking about alcohol related issues and how to overcome them, the information and knowledge he shares can relate to many aspects of your life. This is a book for anyone and everyone.
November 29, 2022
A good pump you up book for those considering sobriety. At times was pretty repetitive, but still plenty of good nuggets and my pages are filled with underlining! Easy read, read it in two sittings. I think for some this book will hit, and others might need something a little more serious. Like I said, it’s a great read to get you excited and motivated to quit, but don’t forget, for some there is still so much work to be done after quitting. For some, sadly they never heal enough to reap the benefits of a beautiful sober life 🙏 If you’re reading this review and planning to quit alcohol, know that you are capable of getting out into the world and starting a new. You can grow emotionally, mentally, make new friends and date. Please don’t stay small in your sobriety.
~Rest in peace Virginia Albeck~
~Rest in peace Virginia Albeck~
January 16, 2023
Not a bad read
I am a health promoter and have drunk regularly since teens...not wild nights but regular wine after work, meeting with friends, year on year noticing my intake was increasing. I knew about dangers but didnt tie them to my habit as i dont experience depression or anxiety which made reading some sections a bit tricky to relate to. I meet lots of people with mh issues who drink regularly as I did who dont assocoate mood with alcohol...I will direct them to this book as its not as preachy or repetative as other books.
I am currently sober and never considered the time I've reclaimed and a circuit class on sunday at 9am was a first! My only hurdle will be a beer after conquering the fells during an 8hr hike in the hills. Tea doesnt cut it....Ive tried!
I am a health promoter and have drunk regularly since teens...not wild nights but regular wine after work, meeting with friends, year on year noticing my intake was increasing. I knew about dangers but didnt tie them to my habit as i dont experience depression or anxiety which made reading some sections a bit tricky to relate to. I meet lots of people with mh issues who drink regularly as I did who dont assocoate mood with alcohol...I will direct them to this book as its not as preachy or repetative as other books.
I am currently sober and never considered the time I've reclaimed and a circuit class on sunday at 9am was a first! My only hurdle will be a beer after conquering the fells during an 8hr hike in the hills. Tea doesnt cut it....Ive tried!
November 29, 2023
Sean Alexander shares his honest, raw journey with alcohol and drugs. An eye-opener about how drugs and alcohol abuse can destroy your life. The book is easily readable, witty and very authentic.
Sean shows how after being in rehab, putting in the work and living a sober lifestyle, he is living a fully present, productive life.
Whether you are sober-curious, thinking of giving up alcohol, or really struggling with alcohol addiction, then this is the book for you. At the end of the book there is an invitation to join the Sober on a Drunk Planet online community. The group is a wonderful support system for people who want to give up alcohol and live a sober lifestyle. I recommend getting this book. It could just save your life.
Sean shows how after being in rehab, putting in the work and living a sober lifestyle, he is living a fully present, productive life.
Whether you are sober-curious, thinking of giving up alcohol, or really struggling with alcohol addiction, then this is the book for you. At the end of the book there is an invitation to join the Sober on a Drunk Planet online community. The group is a wonderful support system for people who want to give up alcohol and live a sober lifestyle. I recommend getting this book. It could just save your life.
July 21, 2022
Facts and figures
For anyone sober curious or newly sober I would definitely give this a read.....straight away!! Sean tells it as it is.He talks candidly about his own addiction whilst at the same time explaining the facts and figures about why we should stop drinking. It's an easy read and by that I mean it's easy to absorb the important points that you need to help you on your way to sobriety. For those further along in your sobriety I would still recommend reading it. After all, we never stop learning do we😉
For anyone sober curious or newly sober I would definitely give this a read.....straight away!! Sean tells it as it is.He talks candidly about his own addiction whilst at the same time explaining the facts and figures about why we should stop drinking. It's an easy read and by that I mean it's easy to absorb the important points that you need to help you on your way to sobriety. For those further along in your sobriety I would still recommend reading it. After all, we never stop learning do we😉
December 2, 2022
A short and sharp read. I’ve read a lot of quit lit lately in my endeavour to learn as much as I can about this journey and while this is a good book it’s not one of the best I’ve read. There are lots of excellent chapters filled to the brim with reasons to quit, why alcohol is literally everywhere and the benefits of a sober life. If it’s your first journey into this type of book, open it up, you won’t be disappointed. But if you e read lots of sober lot before most of this will sound fairly familiar.
January 23, 2023
This book is a great read keeping in mind a few things:
The author writes about their personal experience with drugs and alcohol which is that once they started they couldn’t stop. This isn’t everyone’s experience BUT the messaging and overall takeaways are still the same.
Understanding the dangers of alcohol on your mind and body and how normal alcohol is in our culture which is…. odd when you think about it. Anyone practicing mindfulness with alcohol consumption or trying to get sober would enjoy this book!
The author writes about their personal experience with drugs and alcohol which is that once they started they couldn’t stop. This isn’t everyone’s experience BUT the messaging and overall takeaways are still the same.
Understanding the dangers of alcohol on your mind and body and how normal alcohol is in our culture which is…. odd when you think about it. Anyone practicing mindfulness with alcohol consumption or trying to get sober would enjoy this book!
January 31, 2023
Really interesting read putting a lot of things into perspective. I can't compare this book to other sober lifestyle books as this is my first but it certainly motivated me to move in the direction I want to head.
It's quite light hearted and doesn't really go into medical implementations but more the perception of alcohol vs the reality.
Would highly recommend as a light hearted book you could just pick up as and when you have a spare few minutes. It isn't very long so will certainly fill gaps in time very nicely
It's quite light hearted and doesn't really go into medical implementations but more the perception of alcohol vs the reality.
Would highly recommend as a light hearted book you could just pick up as and when you have a spare few minutes. It isn't very long so will certainly fill gaps in time very nicely
August 20, 2023
Yeah look, it was ok. I feel like the author is overhyping the process a little, and making it sound like sobriety is the one thing that will change your life, career, health, money, everything. Yes, there are benefits and I can see them in my own sober experience, however, there are also challenges and I don’t think this book gives a fair assessment of the whole process. Willis be worth it? I think so, absolutely. Will you be a famous, rich, hot person just by virtue of sobriety by the end of it? Probably not.
April 20, 2022
I read this book in one sitting. I was particularly interested in the facts this book brought to light about the dangers of alcohol to the mind and body, both physically and mentally. I highlighted and saved certain wording I found helpful in explaining my reluctance to drink with others, especially those who are critical of my decision or ask questions. This will be a good book to revisit when doubting my ability or reason to stay sober.
November 5, 2022
Inspiring and elevating
This author has a way with words and strikes a beautiful tone with this book. So often giving up alcohol is associated with addiction or a staid moral purity. Mr. Alexander points out so well that sobriety is fun, healthy, enlightening and quite beautiful. In other words, you're actually missing out quite a bit more when you don't give an alcohol-free life a genuine try.
This author has a way with words and strikes a beautiful tone with this book. So often giving up alcohol is associated with addiction or a staid moral purity. Mr. Alexander points out so well that sobriety is fun, healthy, enlightening and quite beautiful. In other words, you're actually missing out quite a bit more when you don't give an alcohol-free life a genuine try.
November 21, 2022
Was helpful as an inspiring story of how the author turned his life around and enjoyed the conversational tone of the book.
However it seemed focused on the extreme group of people who drink to excess and blackout, do drugs, gamble away their money etc. Seems to suggest you only need to quit if that applies to you - it would be helpful to acknowledge the less extreme drinkers who may still want to consider changing their lifestyle.
However it seemed focused on the extreme group of people who drink to excess and blackout, do drugs, gamble away their money etc. Seems to suggest you only need to quit if that applies to you - it would be helpful to acknowledge the less extreme drinkers who may still want to consider changing their lifestyle.
July 25, 2023
Highly recommend for someone who is thinking about getting sober but isn’t ready to try, or someone in the early stages of sobriety needing some support or encouragement that this is a good idea. The book focuses on why to get sober, how it will improve your life, etc so if you’ve read a couple of sobriety books before, you may not get anything new here. Would make a great gift for someone trying sobriety out.
May 23, 2024
A must read
I read this book in support of someone close as I wanted to understand better what this person was dealing with and although as alcohol doesn't concern me ill probably never fully understand, I recommend you read this book as both someone needing the support to be sober and anyone looking to support them.
It's a fantastic read and really gives great advice, help and understanding.
I read this book in support of someone close as I wanted to understand better what this person was dealing with and although as alcohol doesn't concern me ill probably never fully understand, I recommend you read this book as both someone needing the support to be sober and anyone looking to support them.
It's a fantastic read and really gives great advice, help and understanding.
June 30, 2024
Enjoyed the read. I learned more about the damaging physiological factors of alcohol than I knew before. Wasn't the world's most sophisticated read, but it did what it was supposed to do, which is educate and inspire me to quit.
Reading other reviews who complained that he's writing as a rich straight white man, I didn't find it bothersome. He did mention that even though he's not a woman or hard up for money, the benefits he's describing apply equally to those people as well.
Reading other reviews who complained that he's writing as a rich straight white man, I didn't find it bothersome. He did mention that even though he's not a woman or hard up for money, the benefits he's describing apply equally to those people as well.
December 29, 2022
A shorter book than I thought. Now that I'm three months alc free I wanted to get some more advice on how to operate sober in drunk situations and in life when there is the pressure of alcohol. I don't feel I got this a lot, more just general advice stuff I've read about before, easy enough to read but a little repetative and obvious.
January 6, 2023
Loved it! Great reminders of things we already know and some new ways to re-phrase things in a positive way. For example, instead of "I'm giving up alcohol", say "I'm giving up hang-overs, I'm giving up nights on the bathroom floor, I'm giving up having to piece together the night before" .... True that!
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