Book Recommendations
Alcohol Explained - William Porter
This was my starting point. This book goes into detail about the effects of alcohol on the body and mind, helping readers understand their feelings about drinking more clearly.
This Naked Mind - Annie Grace
A great stepping stone for the sober curious. This book takes comprehensive look at the psychological and societal aspects of alcohol consumption, offering strategies to change one’s relationship with drinking.
Blackout - Sarah Hapola
A personal game changer! Who knew not everyone blacked out?! Not me! It’s all I knew from the age of about 14… This memoir details Sarah’s struggles with binge drinking and the moments that led her to ultimately seek sobriety.
Quit Like A Woman - Holly Whitaker
A powerful female narrative that discusses the societal implications of drinking and offers a fresh perspective on sobriety, particularly for women.
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober - Catherine Gray
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Beautiful Boy - David Sheriff
More so related to drug addiction than alcohol, although included, this one is a real tear jerker so be prepared. It is a heartbreaking true story of a Father supporting his Son and the battles of relatives and care givers when their loved ones are in active addiction. A wonderfully well written insightful account.
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Sober in a Drunk Planet - Sean Alexander
The first of a now series, this book is hugely relatable if you’re a grey area drinker plodding functioning well in the eyes of others but actually starting to realise that perhaps we’re all just plodding along and compliant with the social norms of alcohol abuse.
The Outrun - Amy Liptrot
The is also now a (fantastic) movie. A book of hope for those getting sober. At the age of thirty, Amy Liptrot finds herself washed up back home on Orkney. Standing unstable on the island, she tries to come to terms with the addiction that has swallowed the last decade of her life. As she spends her mornings swimming in the bracingly cold sea, her days tracking Orkney's wildlife, and her nights searching the sky for the Merry Dancers, Amy discovers how the wild can restore life and renew hope.
Crooked Smile - Jared Klickstein
Part Memoir, part self help, this brave and open account tells the story of coming back from addiction and homelessness, a humbling harrowing read.
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