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The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober

Discovering a Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Alcohol-Free Life

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The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober

By: Catherine Gray
Narrated by: Catherine Gray
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Ever sworn off alcohol for January and found yourself drinking by the 7th? Think there's 'no point' in just one drink? Welcome! There are millions of us.

Before embracing sobriety, Catherine Gray was stuck in a hellish cycle of drink, horrible decisions and hangovers, during which she had her fair share of 'drunk tank' jail cells and topless-in-a-hot-tub misadventures.

'I discovered that I was about a million times happier sober than I ever had been while drinking. As were the hundreds of sober pals I picked up along the way. I found myself with dozens more hours in the week, heaps more energy, £20K more money over three and a half years, deepened friendships, revived family relationships, better skin, a tighter body, tanned legs for the first time ever, the ability to sleep for eight uninterrupted hours, a bone-deep sense of well-being, a totally turned-around positive outlook and an infinitely more successful career. What's not to like?!'

This inspirational, aspirational and highly relatable narrative champions the benefits of sobriety with a three-pronged approach combining the author's personal experience, factual reportage and contributions from expert sources and self-help advice for anyone who wants to reduce their alcohol intake or eliminate it completely. The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober is the new bible of sobriety.

©2017 Catherine Gray (P)2017 Octopus Publishing Group
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I consider myself getting to a 9 out of ten. I can relate to everything in this book. I has helped me understand so much about what I was going through. Thanks Catherine. So much...

Amazing and right on the spot😀

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I loved the raw honesty of this book. I think covered so many areas of getting sober and it gave me a laugh along the way.

I think this book would be great for everyone who is attempting to ditch the booze for good !

I honestly didn’t want it to end.

Can not recommend this book highly enough !

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Catherine bravely shares her story with the desire to gently get people to question their own drinking habits and to consider a life without (or with less) alcohol. An honest, at times humbling read that most if not all readers will identify with. I highly recommend!


A very thought provoking read.

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Thee quarters in it became a list of who to call mingled with righteousness. Didn’t bother finishing it.

Started great but became a lecture

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I could see myself in all of caths situations and instantly inspired me to stop my shitty life and since listening I haven’t touched a drop, only a week but that’s a milestone for me

Total life changer

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honest, amusing and thought provoking. Catherine explains complex ideas very clearly and I like that she references her sources.

An unexpected joy to listen to

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Loved how raw and honest this story is. Completely related and gave huge perspective! Thank you!!

EXCEPTIONAL!!!

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this book was funny, relatable, and also brought me to tears as I saw myself in it. it certainly helped me get through each day.

a fun ride

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Catherine was easy to listen to and very relatable. A great listen for anyone needing sobriety inspiration

A must listen for anyone getting sober

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Heartfelt and raw account of her relationship with Alcohol. I found it relatable and insightful

Fantastic listen

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