Sobering
A RAW, FUNNY, HELPING HAND OF A BOOK, BY THE CO-PRESENTER OF BBC RADIO 5 LIVE'S PODCAST HOOKED: THE UNEXPECTED ADDICTS
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.
Written with the expert help of rehab and addiction specialists, and with insights from other recovering alcoholics and addicts, Sobering covers everything from denial, isolation and shame to getting help and rebuilding relationships. This is a personal story with a mission: to help anyone worried about their drinking to understand themselves and move forward with wisdom to make that hardest decision of all – to stay sober.
Book details
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781912836673
- Published
- 25 February 2021
- Pages
- 320
- Duration
- Dimensions
- 135 x 216 mm
- Genre
- Memoir and Biography
- Imprint
- September
Reviews
'Unique, honest, witty, occasionally shocking, you need this uplifting, amazing book in your life'
'Melissa's unique combination of authenticity, personal experience and humour makes for an incredibly refreshing take on addiction and recovery. A much-needed book that will help individuals to find hope and society to rethink substance misuse'
'A fresh perspective on a well-trodden genre... engaging and studded with wisdom and useful insights into dependency (not just on alcohol ) and how to tackle it'
