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The Accidental Soberista
- Discover the unexpected bliss of an alcohol-free life
- By: Kate Gunn
- Narrated by: Caroline Lennon
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 47
There wasn't one major reason that Kate Gunn decided to give up alcohol, more a few minor ones. She had an inkling that alcohol was holding her back from getting on top of her life. Plus the hangovers were getting worse. No longer just a dull headache throughout the day. At the worst times, entire weekends wiped out by one fun night she could hardly remember.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The accidental soberista
- By Anonymous User on 31-05-21
- The Accidental Soberista
- Discover the unexpected bliss of an alcohol-free life
- By: Kate Gunn
- Narrated by: Caroline Lennon
Great book, well read.
Reviewed: 04-12-22
I've read several quit lit books and for me this one was up there with the best of them. Fab book, well read.
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Gazza
- My Story
- By: Paul Gascoigne
- Narrated by: Christian Rodska
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 263
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 204
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Story4 out of 5 stars 203
Gazza's tears in the 1990 World Cup semi-final launched the boom of interest in football that continues to this day. Suddenly, Paul Gascoigne found himself the centre of attention in a way that only George Best and David Beckham have ever experienced. So much has been written about Gazza over the years, but he has said little - until now. For the first time, he talks in depth about the key events in his life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Footballing Legend
- By Gary on 02-06-10
- Gazza
- My Story
- By: Paul Gascoigne
- Narrated by: Christian Rodska
Fab honest insight into a football legend, Gazza!
Reviewed: 22-11-22
Really enjoyed the story and career insights. The narrator's NE accent makes the story come to life. Loved the honesty of this book. Gazza in his own words, warts and all. A football legend who was genius and flawed in equal measures. It's a story of a real human being who happened to be the most gifted midfielder of his time, despite chronically poor mental health and life long addictions. Seems so cruel but as the great man says himself, he doesn't regret his life and his love of football has remained constant. He says "I lived my dreams but never fulfilled my potential".....so honest, true and insightful. God bless you Gazza! We love you!
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Sobering
- Lessons Learnt the Hard Way on Drinking, Thinking and Quitting
- By: Melissa Rice
- Narrated by: Melissa Rice
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 147
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 139
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Story5 out of 5 stars 138
Sobering is the story of an insecure teenager turned Liverpudlian party girl, schoolteacher turned alcoholic and now recovering alcoholic turned award-winning podcaster. Melissa’s story is as dramatic as her unique voice, but her message is universal: mental health issues often drive vulnerable people to addiction, and working on mental health and personal development can help recovery.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Up there with the best addiction/ recovery books.
- By keekz on 09-07-21
- Sobering
- Lessons Learnt the Hard Way on Drinking, Thinking and Quitting
- By: Melissa Rice
- Narrated by: Melissa Rice
Hopefull, honest and humorous
Reviewed: 11-10-22
Melisa Rice tells her story from addiction to recovery wonderfully. Would definitely recommend 👌
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Idiot
- Essays
- By: Laura Clery
- Narrated by: Laura Clery
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,793
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,481
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,464
Laura Clery makes a living by sharing inappropriate comedy sketches with millions of strangers on the Internet. Now, in her first-ever book, Laura recounts how she went from being a dangerously impulsive, broke, unemployable, suicidal, cocaine-addicted narcissist, crippled by fear and hopping from one toxic romance to the next...to a more-happy-than-not, somewhat rational, meditating, vegan yogi with good credit, a great marriage, a fantastic career nand four unfortunate-looking rescue animals.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So much more than expected
- By Erika Vincze on 15-01-20
- Idiot
- Essays
- By: Laura Clery
- Narrated by: Laura Clery
Easy listening enjoyable experience 👌
Reviewed: 06-07-21
I recently discovered Laura on Facebook and then saw she had a book. I was so intrigued by this woman and her husband's authenticity and honesty about they're struggles with addiction I absolutely had to give it a listen. Much more constructive, helpful and enjoyable than I expected it to be. Will be reccomending as a lighter read / listen to friends in recovery circles. Great job Laura 🤘
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Love Yourself Sober
- A Self Care Guide to Alcohol-Free Living
- By: Kate Baily, Mandy Manners
- Narrated by: Rose Romain
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 19
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 19
This book is for anyone, whether they are sober-curious, already sober or considering becoming sober. Broken into four parts, you will discover how to: understand your relationship with alcohol, including grey-area drinking; use the full sober toolkit to help you build and sustain your sober life; stay sober, particularly on high days and holidays, and rediscover who you are without alcohol; and fine-tune your toolkit to make it perfect for you and your new life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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amusing and serious!
- By David Spencer on 11-05-24
- Love Yourself Sober
- A Self Care Guide to Alcohol-Free Living
- By: Kate Baily, Mandy Manners
- Narrated by: Rose Romain
Narration poor
Reviewed: 15-05-21
Great book full of fab tips and advice for sober living. particularly helpful for frazzled, over stretched and under appreciated mums / women in general. My one main criticism is that the narration is awful. stunted, poor timed and hard to listen too. having said that don't let it put you off completely...there's a lot of great content in this book.
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Glorious Rock Bottom
- By: Bryony Gordon
- Narrated by: Bryony Gordon
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,054
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 912
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Story5 out of 5 stars 913
Bryony Gordon is a respected journalist, a number one best-selling author and an award-winning mental health campaigner. She is also an alcoholic. In Glorious Rock Bottom Bryony opens up about a toxic 20-year relationship with alcohol and drugs and explains exactly why hitting rock bottom - for her, a traumatic event and the abrupt realisation that she was putting herself in danger, time and again - saved her life.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The answer (again) is perfect partner & money
- By Tracey Clare Dunlop on 11-08-20
- Glorious Rock Bottom
- By: Bryony Gordon
- Narrated by: Bryony Gordon
Loving it!
Reviewed: 06-04-21
Not quite finished yet but thoroughly enjoying this book so far. Can barely stop listening and really feeling inspired to address my own issues with alcohol.
NB, now finished the book and would highly recommend it. I admire and appreciate the author's honesty so much and can only hope to be so brave and honest myself someday.
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The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober
- Discovering a Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Alcohol-Free Life
- By: Catherine Gray
- Narrated by: Catherine Gray
- Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,624
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,264
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,259
Ever sworn off alcohol for January and found yourself drinking by the 7th? Think there's 'no point' in just one drink? Welcome! There are millions of us. This inspirational, aspirational and highly relatable narrative champions the benefits of sobriety with a three-pronged approach combining the author's personal experience, factual reportage and contributions from expert sources and self-help advice for anyone who wants to reduce their alcohol intake or eliminate it completely.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Intelligent, thought-provoking & inspiring
- By K-Mart on 19-01-18
- The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober
- Discovering a Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Alcohol-Free Life
- By: Catherine Gray
- Narrated by: Catherine Gray
Fantastic inspiring words
Reviewed: 08-09-20
A marvellously written, spoken Audiobook. One of my favourite books ever! Can't recommend it enough whether you're desperately trying to get sober or just sober curious. Catherine Gray's book is an absolute triumph and something of a legend in sobriety (quit lit) reading lists. She just nails it in my opinion. Funny, moving and all too close to the bone at times - it really is a cracker! Get listening people and enjoy! You're welcome!
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Alcohol Explained
- By: William Porter
- Narrated by: Nick Jermyn
- Length: 6 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,298
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,131
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,120
Alcohol Explained is the definitive, ground-breaking guide to alcohol and alcoholism. It explains how alcohol affects human beings on a chemical, physiological, and psychological level, from those first drinks right up to chronic alcoholism. This audiobook provides a logical, easy-to-follow explanation of the phenomenon and detailed instructions on how to beat it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Life changing
- By bangandthedirtisgone on 23-08-19
- Alcohol Explained
- By: William Porter
- Narrated by: Nick Jermyn
Wonderful life changing book!
Reviewed: 23-05-19
William Porter factually explains the effects of Alcohol so well. It can be a difficult listen at times - uncomfortable to hear the facts about our beloved alcohol but for me this book has been instrumental on my journey to remove alcohol from my life by seeing it for what it really is. Everyone should read this and then decide whether to continue drinking or not.
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