by Aster. Whilst going through the peak of her addiction, the author had an enviable career writing for one of the UK’s best selling women’s magazines and a supportive network of friends and family. ), it’s hard not to feel that she’s on to something. This is the type of book one would read at the start of the year. I can't say I'm going to definitely choose to be sober any time soon, but this book made me feel like I *could*. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published THE … All in all an intelligently written book. The loss of friends and career along it's destructive path and her subsequent recovery. This book is alright. Part autobiography, part health book, there are stories and anecdotes in the book to which we can all relate. That first glass of wine can relieve the anxiety but the glasses that follow are especially poisonous to someone with depression. Now that I’m approaching the second half of my life I’m finding that alcohol is everywhere. The loss of friends and career along it's destructive path and her subsequent recovery. Helpful. Loved everything about this book! Catherine Gray is an award-winning writer and author of five books, including Sunday Times Bestseller The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober.Her work has been published in the likes of Stylist, Marie Claire, The Lancet Psychiatry and The Guardian, and her books have been translated into nine languages.In 2017, Catherine founded charitable campaign Sober … Many chapters were really interesting and useful, especially towards the end of the book. A life with zero hangovers, through sober weddings, sex, Christmases and breakups. I enjoyed the book and found it helpful, and I’m glad there’s now a book from a young, British, female author about sobriety. While Catherine is now teetotal - and makes no bones about it - this book is useful for anyone who. Bummer. However - there were chapters that I wish had been approached a bit differently. It’s truly bizarre.”, YA Debut Is an Ojibwe Murder Mystery Ten Years in the Making. Far from the stereotype of an ‘alcoholic’. On the current evidence, that is more than you can say for our socially corrosive 21st-century addiction to screens and technology. She tells her story with no holds barred, and I can't think of a better book to inspire anyone who thinks that their drinking might be a problem. It was really interesting hearing first hand what an alcohol addiction is like. My only issues are her obvious privilege, it sometimes felt very out of reach and a little out of touch? I’ll be honest I bought this on my kindle after a few too many g and ts on my birthday because I felt ropey and wanted to cut down on my drinking! A beautifully told story of just how alcohol can tear your world apart, I’ve always been curious about alcohol. Read 5 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Far from. To order a copy for £7.64 (RRP £8.99) go to bookshop.theguardian.com or call 0330 333 6846. It’s written in a witty and wry way and never judgemental. A 40% rise compared with when? Not everyone who wears sho. My Kindle mysteriously recommended this book to me, and it seemed an appropriate way to kick of January, after another booze-sodden Christmas. I’ve always been curious about alcohol. I know that her story is one that will … It never ends. The author experienced alcoholism herself and writes about her experiences with drinking and becoming sober. 64% of Brits want to drink less. 3.5. I love how the book gives resources and options without being preachy and makes a sober existence seem a possible and even attractive future. I am not sure what was missing though to give it a full 4 or 5 star review. I’d guess a majority. “The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober” perfectly captures the difference between the expectation and the reality of quitting drinking. I saw the author on breakfast TV over the festive period and decided to buy the book after seeing how engaging and down-to-earth she seemed. The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober is full of good tips and helpful recommendations. Catherine Gray uses honesty to arresting effect in this really engaging book. and the fact that she’s a white woman continually using the word tribe was frustrating. After reading Catherine Gray’s experience, and the first book I read, I’ve come to realise that maybe my relationship with alcohol wasn’t as. • A Short History of Drunkenness is published by Viking. The book is very much in a similar vein. Whilst going through the peak of her addiction, the author had an enviable career writing for one of the UK’s best selling women’s magazines and a supportive network of friends and family. 5.0 out of 5 stars Highly … Because we now expect the pleasure of a croissant, a hot shower, a … What a good start. Normally towards the end of the year, all goals go out the window. The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober does a wonderful job conveying the benefits of sobriety, and offering a path to find it. In particular, the section on the way her wardrobe changed- although she was speaking on her own perceptions of the clothes she used to wear, it comes across quite judgemental. There were some funny stories however some very serious ones which was very brave of her to put in to a book for all to read. Description. It particul. If you’re tired of self-help memoirs that are all #inspirational quotes and no substance, you’ve found the book for you in Catherine Gray’s The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober . 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 … Catherine Gray thinks so, and she has statistics to back her up. Add to this that I’ve struggled with depression,and the anxiety and low self esteem that comes with it my whole life. The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary theorises that the solution is rediscovering the joy in the ordinary that we so often now forget to feel. This book really made me think about the way that society treats those with an alcohol addiction (and those that choose not to drink!) It really helps her readers get a grasp on how alcohol affects us in multiple fields of just living life. But she goes beyond just horror stories to look at alcohol's role in our society and make you sit up and take notice even if you don't think you're a problem drinker. A life with zero hangovers, through sober weddings, sex, Christmases and breakups. A well written and painfully candid book detailing a successful woman's decline into alcoholism. Gray managed to hold down a successful career as a journalist and editor while in the grip of a serious alcohol addiction.
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