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The Sober Diaries
- Author
- Clare Pooley
- Narrator
- Karen Cass
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Publish Date
- 28 December 2017
- Run Time
- 10 hours 13 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
'The best 'quit-lit' on the market' - Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'An excellent book. It will help a lot of people' - Lorraine Kelly
With a highly successful career in advertising, Clare Pooley never expected to find herself an overweight, depressed, middle-aged mother of three who was drinking more than a bottle of wine a day, and spending her evenings Googling, 'Am I an alcoholic?'
This is the bravely honest and hilariously funny story of a year in Clare's life. A year that started with her quitting booze and then being given the devastating diagnosis of breast cancer. By the end of the year she is booze and cancer-free, two-stone lighter and with a life that is richer and more rewarding than ever before.
Interwoven with Clare's story is research and answers to questions such as: How do I know if I'm drinking too much? How will I cope at parties? What do I say to friends and family? How do I cope with cravings? What if my partner still drinks?
Readers are loving The Sober Diaries:
'Clare's book has supported me on most mornings through my first 20 days of sobriety and I could not be more grateful.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Absolutely amazing book. I found myself relating to everything she says. It's so real, and down to earth, and honest. Definitely helped me to make some big changes I know I needed to. Thank you Clare!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Inspirational. Such an amazing read. Thoroughly enjoyed and could related to a lot of the journey Clare experienced. Thank you for being brave enough to share and help support others.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
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Brutally honest and sparkily funny
Sunday Express
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The Sober Diaries is a misconception-busting book, which draws on Pooley's extensive research.
Sunday Herald
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Details
- Author
- Clare Pooley
- Narrator
- Karen Cass
- Duration
- 10 hours 13 minutes
- Release Date
- 28 December 2017
- ISBN
- 9781473683242
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Genre
- Coping with / advice about drug and alcohol problems, Addiction and therapy, Health, illness or addiction: social aspects, Memoirs, Relationships and families: advice, topics and issues, Family and health
Synopsis
THE FUNNY, INSPIRATIONAL MEMOIR THAT SHOWS YOU HOW TO STOP DRINKING AND START LIVING - BY THE AUTHOR OF THE AUTHENTICITY PROJECT'The best 'quit-lit' on the market' - Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An excellent book. It will help a lot of people' - Lorraine KellyWith a highly successful career in advertising, Clare Pooley never expected to find herself an overweight, depressed, middle-aged mother of three who was drinking more than a bottle of wine a day, and spending her evenings Googling, 'Am I an alcoholic?'This is the bravely honest and hilariously funny story of a year in Clare's life. A year that started with her quitting booze and then being given the devastating diagnosis of breast cancer. By the end of the year she is booze and cancer-free, two-stone lighter and with a life that is richer and more rewarding than ever before.Interwoven with Clare's story is research and answers to questions such as: How do I know if I'm drinking too much? How will I cope at parties? What do I say to friends and family? How do I cope with cravings? What if my partner still drinks?Readers are loving The Sober Diaries:'Clare's book has supported me on most mornings through my first 20 days of sobriety and I could not be more grateful.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely amazing book. I found myself relating to everything she says. It's so real, and down to earth, and honest. Definitely helped me to make some big changes I know I needed to. Thank you Clare!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Inspirational. Such an amazing read. Thoroughly enjoyed and could related to a lot of the journey Clare experienced. Thank you for being brave enough to share and help support others.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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