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We Are the Luckiest

The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life

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We Are the Luckiest

By: Laura McKowen
Narrated by: Laura McKowen
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“We Are the Luckiest is a masterpiece. It’s the truest, most generous, honest, and helpful sobriety memoir I’ve read. It’s going to save lives.” (Glennon Doyle, number-one New York Times best-selling author of Love Warrior: A Memoir)

What could possibly be “lucky” about addiction? Absolutely nothing, thought Laura McKowen when drinking brought her to her knees. As she puts it, she “kicked and screamed . . . wishing for something - anything - else” to be her issue. The people who got to drink normally, she thought, were so damn lucky.

But in the midst of early sobriety, when no longer able to anesthetize her pain and anxiety, she realized that she was actually the lucky one. Lucky to feel her feelings, live honestly, really be with her daughter, change her legacy. She recognized that “those of us who answer the invitation to wake up, whatever our invitation, are really the luckiest of all.”

Here, in straight-talking chapters filled with personal stories, McKowen addresses issues such as facing facts, the question of AA, and other people’s drinking. Without sugarcoating the struggles of sobriety, she relentlessly emphasizes the many blessings of an honest life, one without secrets and debilitating shame.

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This book help me realise a few things, it is one step at a time that you can climb up to new heights, if you only date one step at a time, till you start to see the view

It's not the label, but the content that influence

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I listened to this book twice. It was such an enlightening listen and so inspiring. So well read and written with such honesty.

Absolutely enlightening

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I've read so many 'sober' 'quit lit' books, but, this one has touched me on such a deep level. I've loved every word and will listen again, such an honest account from the author, thank you for sharing your story. I'm so happy I found this.

simply the best!

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Wow, a book about self improvement, without the lecturing elememt so common with the rest. Thank you For writing this, and for the genuine honesty.

Hit home like a tonne of bricks.

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This book has brought me such peace and calmness. I have truly enjoyed it not once, but three times so far. I expect I will listen again. It’s raw truth has resonated with me.

We truly are the Luckiest

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I loved every second of this book! So vulnerable and insightful, I binged on it over 2 days, couldn’t get enough. Thank you for sharing your story with the world, we ARE the luckiest ❤️

Soulful + Inspiring

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Laura told my story, but with such beauty that I was often stunned, Years of regret and shame have been transformed into gratitude and hope. I am moved to tears and deeply grateful.
Thankyou Laura

Stunning

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Such an eloquently written book, Laura’s recount of her experience is kind but no bullshit. She’s brutally honest at many points, but does not ask for sympathy or justification on her actions/history. Her thoughts on behaviour change are well executed and apply to more than just those looking to stop alcohol consumption. Honestly one of the best books I have read in some time, really should be read by the masses

So good

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Regardless of your length of sobriety, this is beautifully written and told. I loved this audible and found myself pausing it on my morning runs numerous times to write down her quotes. It will be one of those unique books i’ll listen to again and again. All the best to anyone on the path of recovery and especially to those considering it. In recovery, I am now an active, calm participant in life.

Loved it!

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Exceptionally honest and relatable ....10/10... Inspired yet another new day one .... Thank you 😍

Incredible, beautifully narrated

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