The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober 2 Books Collection Set by Catherine Gray - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set. The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober. The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober Journal. Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. Publisher: Aster. Age Range: Adult. Overview. This two-book paperback set pairs Catherine Gray's Sunday Times bestselling memoir with its practical companion journal, giving readers both the inspiration and the tools to explore an alcohol-free life. The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober blends personal story with expert research, while the Journal offers guided prompts to build lasting habits. Together they form a supportive, science-informed starting point for anyone curious about cutting back or quitting drinking altogether.. About the Books. In The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, Catherine Gray shines a light on society's drink-pushing culture and talks to leading neuroscientists and psychologists about why we drink and what alcohol does to our brains and bodies. Drawing on her own experience of heavy drinking and eventual recovery, Gray takes readers beyond the clichés of addiction memoirs into what life actually looks like on the other side: sober weddings, sex, Christmases and breakups. It is a witty, warm and evidence-backed read that reframes sobriety as something to look forward to. The companion Unexpected Joy of Being Sober Journal picks up where the memoir leaves off, acknowledging that quitting drinking - whether for a month or for good - is satisfying but genuinely difficult. It tackles social pressure, awkward questions, and t...