{"product_id":"9781912023387","title":"The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober","description":"\u003cb\u003eGoing sober will make you happier, healthier, wealthier, slimmer and sexier.\u003c\/b\u003e Despite all of these upsides, it's easier said than done. This \u003cb\u003einspirational, aspirational and highly relatable\u003c\/b\u003e narrative champions the benefits of sobriety; combining the author's personal experience, factual reportage, contributions from experts and self-help advice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEver 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Catherine Gray \u003c\/b\u003ewas 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But this book goes beyond the binges and blackouts to deep-dive into uncharted territory: What happens after you quit drinking? This \u003cb\u003egripping, heart-breaking and witty\u003c\/b\u003e book takes us down the rabbit-hole of an alternative reality. \u003cb\u003eA life with zero hangovers, through sober weddings, sex, Christmases and breakups. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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, \u003cb\u003eyou will love this book\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An icon of the Quit Lit movement\" -\u003ci\u003e Condé Nast Traveller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Brave, witty and brilliantly written\" - \u003ci\u003eMarie Claire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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, \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e columnist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Admirably honest, light, bubbly and remarkably rarely annoying\" - Alice O'Keeffe, \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Octopus Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42370714304573,"sku":"9781912023387","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781912023387_p0.jpg?v=1771575718","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781912023387","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}