The Sober Diaries

How One Woman Stopped Drinking and Started Living

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The must-listen, hilarious memoir that tells you how to stop drinking and start living

Answers 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?

With a successful career and family life, 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.

(P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton Limited©2017 Clare Pooley

Clare PooleyKaren CassHodder & Stoughton

Addiction & Recovery

Alcoholism

Dysfunctional Relationships

Fatherhood

Motherhood

Parenting & Families

Relationships

Substance abuse

Funny

Inspiring

Witty

Feel-Good

Addiction & Recovery Alcoholism Dysfunctional Relationships Fatherhood Motherhood Parenting & Families Relationships Substance abuse Funny Inspiring Witty Feel-Good

Critic reviews

Brutally honest and sparkily funny

The Sober Diaries is a misconception-busting book, which draws on Pooley's extensive research.

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What made the experience of listening to The Sober Diaries the most enjoyable?

The Sober Diaries are easy to listen to, informative, real life and the message is enhanced with appropriate humour.

What did you like best about this story?

Many books about going sober are written by self-proclaimed alcoholics that hit rock bottom.Claire's book is different, she was a 'normal' 3-6 large glasses of wine a day drinker, has a good career and family. Many of us can see ourselves as 'normal' drink too much imbibers and can relate to Claire's diary entries as they reflect ourselves. We are functional and never need a park bench, yet, we have an unhealthy relationship with the booze.

Have you listened to any of Karen Cass’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I have not listened to any other performances by Karen Cass. This performance is one of the best read audio books I have listened to.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

A moving part was Clare's cancer and not having a drink to numb things when told she had it. I had cancer and chemo over many months on two separate diagnosis a few years ago and I can relate what was going through her mind. She was so strong, it would have been easier to reach for the bottle as she had only been alcohol free for a few months at the time.

Any additional comments?

Although I drink alcohol, I have not had any since listening to The Sober Diaries. Perhaps I will ditch the booze permanently as it does not contribute anything to my life (I'm crazier at parties when not drinking as no one can point the finger and say 'he must have had a few!'