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The Double Life of a High-Functioning Alcoholic

Addiction, Lies, and the Courage to Quit Drinking Alcohol

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The Double Life of a High-Functioning Alcoholic

By: Howard Kane
Narrated by: Benjamin Powell
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About this listen

You don’t have to hit rock bottom to realize alcohol is wrecking your life. Sometimes, it just takes one honest look in the mirror.

Dave seemed to have it all. A successful career, a loving family, the respect of everyone around him. But behind the polished surface, he was drinking in secret, convincing himself it wasn’t a problem. No arrests. No missed meetings. Just a few drinks to relax… until the blackouts, the lies, and the fear he couldn’t escape.

The Double Life of a High-Functioning Alcoholic is a raw, memoir-style novel inspired by Howard Kane’s own sobriety journey. It takes you inside the hidden world of high-functioning addiction where success becomes a mask, denial runs deep, and every drink feels both normal and dangerous.

This is not a guide or a how-to. It’s the intimate story of secrets, consequences, and the dangerous illusion that “everything is under control.”

Buy now and step inside a powerful story of struggle, survival, and recovery.

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This is one of the honest and eye-opening books about addiction that I have read in a while. It doesn’t glamorise, exaggerate, or excuse anything. It simply focuses on walking through the muddled life of someone living with addiction. Kane lays bare the lies, denial, and exhausting double life of being “functional” on the outside while falling apart inside. The writing is straightforward but raw; there are no literary embellishments to distract from the depressing reality of life. However, he doesn't just show the lows but also realisations and turning points where courage and hope outweigh shame and habit. It's a beautiful story about struggle, resilience and hope, and I would definitely recommend reading this.

Beautifully written and hauntingly honest

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I expected this to ben raw but I didn't expect to be touched but it. It doesn’t sugarcoat anything. It shows how addiction hides even when life looks perfect. The narrator gives it a gentle yet strong voice. There's some real honesty in each moment. It’s powerful in a quiet way. I loved it.

A quite but poweful listen

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Raw and eye-opening. Howard Kane pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to live with high-functioning alcoholism—the lies, the struggles, and the difficult path to sobriety. It’s honest without being preachy, and filled with courage and hope. Benjamin Powell’s narration adds depth and emotion, making the story even more powerful. A must-listen for anyone touched by addiction, whether personally or through someone they love.

Honest, Courageous, and Deeply Moving

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Listening to this audiobook really hit me. I’ve known people who seemed to “have it all together” on the outside while silently struggling, and this story captures that reality in such an honest way. It doesn’t glamorize or sugarcoat, it shows how easy it is to hide behind success while fighting a private battle. The narration was steady and believable, which made it even more powerful. Definitely a must-listen for anyone wanting to understand addiction beyond the stereotypes.

Raw and eye-opening!

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he looked like he had everything together the success was a quiet battle with alcohol that slowly began to unravel his life. If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with alcohol, or know someone who might be struggling, this book is an absolute must-read

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