Great Book Until it Isn't

it was so good. i really really found it helpful as I am in early stages of recovery after having 8 years sober. i liked that although AA worked for him, he didn't push it. what I didn't like is when the book turned political (the border thing). what does that have to do with Alcohol and staying sober. why cant one stay on point?

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Read Now - uplifting view on Alcohol Free life.

I love Paul's book! I was introduced to it via his podcasts which are also awesome. Paul is uplifting, motivating and non-judgemental. It's 1/3 informational, 1/3 personal experience and 1/3 how-to. The book is easy to read. The best part is Paul's overall attitude and sentiment toward those trying to overcome addiction. He acknowledges it is difficult, provides encouragement and real tools that you can use regardless of where you are in your journey. I love that he wants to abolish the label "alcoholic" and "recovery" and encourages you to have fun as you move through the journey (even when it's painful). He uses the term "field research" instead of relapse or re-tread. He injects plenty of humor - self depricating and otherwise. He acknowledges many others experts in the space and provides a fresh perspective on a problem that afflicts so many of us - without judgement. The foreward suggests having a pen and highlighter - but I bought the kindle and audio versions. I may have to buy the old fashioned book so I can mark it up. There were so many good tips and just down to earth practical advice - like what to do at a party, on a date, or holidays .... and he encourages you to make a list of things you'd like to do alcohol free. It's so nice to have an uplifting guide through this journey - the stigma, shame and punishment approach slow the journey way down.

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Surprising perspective, very relatable

I've read many other books that Paul references, by Annie grace, Russel Brand, Craig Beck. this book does a really good job of providing a unique perspective on the subject, and incorporating/explaining the egotistical mind. this book is very relatable, and it's helpful to know I'm not alone. great book! read it!

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Alcohol, Divorce, and Paul's Book

How I wish I had read this book during my ten years of marriage to an alcoholic. Paul's wisdom and real honesty could have had a profound influence in our relationship with alcohol. Excellent work, Paul! We really need your research and compassion.

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Ditching the Alcohol & Finding Your BEST SELF

ABSOLUTELY CAPTIVATING!!!This is a most UNIQUE, and probably one of the BEST approaches, and first-hand accounts of how one YOUNG MAN had a VISION to SHARE his JOURNEY on "Ditching the ALCOHOL",  only to FIND HIMSELF. The content, honesty, the science, the statistics, and the real life experiences of what it takes to DITCH THE ALCOHOL and finally see who you were REALLY MEANT TO BE...That right there is WORTH IT ALL! Truly a holistic approach, to a healthy MIND,  BODY,  SOUL, & SPIRIT. End result: Sobriety while finding YOUR BEST SELF! This book is beautifully written, easy listening/reading, narrated with his own AUTHENTIC passionate expression. At the same time,  Paul includes practical ACTION STEPS at the end of each chapter. He is well aware that Ditching the Alcohol, with just head knowledge, without Behavioral changes, inner growth, self-awareness,  self-love, and spiritual healing, there can be no LASTING BEAUTY in SOBRIETY. Paul Churchill, who gives much credit to CONNECTIVITY & Love of his team of fellow pilgrims, (online Recovery ELEVATOR/ community members of CafeRE) with whom he has shared the joys, challenges, and the successes, while journeying along the path of SOBRIETY and Ultimately finding our BEST SELVES....well, Paul is onto something BIG, that goes BEYOND "ditching the alcohol". PAUL directs you through a path  that will  OPEN YOUR EYES to see that  JOY in SOBRIETY truly is an INSIDE JOB! CONNECTIVITY is HUGE along with learning to LOVE OURSELVES. THANK YOU PAUL!!! Forever Grateful! 🙏🙏🙏 GeorgiaDee

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One of the best alcohol-related books I've read!

I've now read dozens of sobriety books so I know good ones from bad ones, and this is definitely a good one! Highly recommend! The only thing I had a little trouble with via the audio version is that the author reads it REALLY FAST so I had trouble keeping up with some of the details and stats.

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This book is real

Can’t say enough on how this book hits the target on alcohol.... his openness and honesty plus his approach is so refreshingly brilliant .... if you ever questioned yourself or ever said to anyone... you might have a drinking problem, you and/they need to read/hear this book.

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Not bad good read or listen

This is something nice to add to your knowledge if you’ve read other books about quitting drinking but I’m not so sure if this is The end-all be-all probably not your last stop book wise but I may be wrong this book could resonate with you like crazy I honestly didn’t like the whole white knuckle thing throughout the book it’s all kinds of strategies to help you resist where other books by an author whose first name rhymes with pallen and last name rhymes with bar might get it through your head better just my opinion but overall a really nice wealth of knowledge throughout the book that you might want to have a listen

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Awesome book for self reflection

Great book for anyone at any stage of quitting drinking. It encourages you to take notes and ask yourself questions which I found was a great way to get some self reflection. I would recommend this for anyone who is at any point in quitting, even if you haven't committed to quitting yet give this book a try.

Fantastic!

This book was a delight to listen to and gives so much information and encouragement to anyone wanting to kick alcohol out of their life!!!