The Sober Diaries
Clare Pooley
- 28 december 2017
- 9781473683242
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I take a brutal look at myself. I'm raddled. I'm the sort of woman that my mother would describe as having 'let herself go.' I'm two stone overweight, and most of that is on my belly. I can't remember the last time I made it through to the end of a movie before passing out on the sofa. But then I wake up at about 3am, tossing and turning, sweating booze and hating myself.
It feels like my whole life has been sucked into a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. I used to be so fearless, so ambitious and optimistic. Yet now I feel anxious all the time. And the booze, my trusty old pal, that used to take the edge off and make me feel invincible, I suspect is only making things worse.
I have to stop.So, this glass I'm clutching is my last. Tomorrow is Day One.
Is it possible to live without alcohol in a world where you're more likely to be offered a glass of wine at a playdate than a cup of tea? Where Facebook is filled with references to 'wine o'clock'? Where every social event is fuelled by gallons of booze? Is there life after wine?
I guess I'm going to find out....
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 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.'