THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Gray's tale of going sober is
uplifting and inspiring' - The Evening Standard 'An icon of the
Quit Lit movement' - Conde Nast Traveller 'Fascinating' - Bryony
Gordon 'Not remotely preachy' - The Times 'Jaunty, shrewd and
convincing' - Sunday Telegraph 'Admirably honest, light, bubbly and
remarkably rarely annoying' - Alice O'Keeffe, Guardian 'Truthful,
modern and real' - Stylist 'Brave, witty and brilliantly written' -
Marie Claire 'The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober came to me at a
time when I much needed it... The book became my best friend, and
got me through, and took me on a journey.' - Sadie Frost
'Particularly lovely, because it's not a deep and dark dive into
someone's terrible addiction. It's a celebration of everything that
she has gained from not drinking' - Laura Donnelly 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. 64% of Brits want to drink less. 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. 'Haunting, admirable
and enlightening' - The Pool 'A riveting, raw, yet humorous memoir
with actionable advice. A truly unique blend of storytelling and
science that holds a universe of hope.' - Annie Grace, author of
This Naked Mind 'Like listening to your best friend teach you to be
sober. Lighthearted but serious, it's packed with ideas, tools,
tips and, most importantly, reasons for living a sober life. This
book is excellent.'- Eric Zimmer, host of podcast The One You Feed
'Gray's fizzy writing succeeds in making this potentially
boring-as-hell subject both engaging and highly seductive' - The
Bookseller 'Catherine Gray is an exceptional writer. Her
exquisitely crafted thoughts on the joys of being sober are not
only deeply honest and pragmatic, but she manages to infuse tons of
humor. This is a delightful, informative, and compelling read for
all those who are sober or seeking sobriety.' - Sasha Tozzi,
Huffington Post columnist 'Catherine's writing style and voice
captivate me. She has a way of translating her story into an
experience I don't want to end. I want to drink every drop she
produces.' - Holly Whitaker, founder of Hip Sobriety School and
co-presenter of Home podcast 'This book is great. A balanced,
informative and entertaining melange of memoir, sociology and
psychology. I identified very strongly with huge sections of it.' -
Jon Stewart, guitarist of Sleeper and Leaving AA, Staying Sober
blogger > 'Sober is too often equated with "sombre" in our
culture. Gray's book turns that idea on its head. Her experience of
sobriety is joyful and life-affirming. A must-read for anyone who
has a nagging suspicion that alcohol may be taking away more than
it's giving.' - Hilda Burke, psychotherapist and couples counsellor
'Catherine Gray really captures the FUN we can have in sobriety.
This book challenges the status quo; sobriet sounds as liberating
as taking a trip to the jungle. Fun and inspirational. What an
important book for our time! A joy to read.' - Samantha Moyo,
founder of Morning Gloryville 'No other author writes about sober
living with as much warmth or emotional range as Catherine Gray.
Her deep insight into the subtle psychologies of drinking, and of
life, means that everything she writes is both utterly relatable
and stretches our minds. Hers is a rare wisdom.' - Dr Richard
Piper, CEO, Alcohol Change UK
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