num_pages: 274
description: 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.
language: English
title: The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober
publisher: Aster