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Would life be better without alcohol?
It’s the nagging question more and more of us are finding harder to ignore, whether we have a “problem” with alcohol or not. After all, we yoga. We green juice. We meditate. We self-care. And yet, come the end of a long work day, the start of a weekend, an awkward social situation, we drink. One glass of wine turns into two turns into a bottle. In the face of how we care for ourselves otherwise, it’s hard to avoid how alcohol really makes us feel… terrible.
How different would our lives be if we stopped drinking on autopilot? If we stopped drinking altogether? Really different, it turns out. Really better. Frank, funny, and always judgment free, Sober Curious is a bold guide to choosing to live hangover-free, from Ruby Warrington, one of the leading voices of the new sobriety movement.
Drawing on research, expert interviews, and personal narrative, Sober Curious is a radical take down of the myths that keep so many of us drinking. Inspiring, timely, and blame free, Sober Curious is both conversation starter and handbook—essential reading that empowers readers to transform their relationship with alcohol, so we can lead our most fulfilling lives.
Download Sober Curious The Blissful Sleep Greater Focus Limitless Presence and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol Ruby Warrington 9780062869036 Books
"Coincidentally I purchased this book while starting "Dry January" and let's just say this book is motivating me to go way BEYOND dry January. So many outlooks and facts about alcohol I have never known. I have recommended this book to countless people and given many new outlooks to those who could use them. Oh, and I finished in three days. A must!!! What a great author - now seeing what else she might have in store."
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Sober Curious The Blissful Sleep Greater Focus Limitless Presence and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol Ruby Warrington 9780062869036 Books Reviews :
Sober Curious The Blissful Sleep Greater Focus Limitless Presence and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol Ruby Warrington 9780062869036 Books Reviews
- What a guide. I highly recommend this book to anyone who's questioned/questioning/curious about their relationship with alcohol, whether it be in a sober moment realizing you can feel utterly grateful to be alive without outside influence or in the throes of a 48-72 hour hangover full of tears and existential crises (I didn't recognize I suffered that second part consciously until Ruby spelled it out). I found myself reflected throughout this book, sometimes in shocking and hilarious parallel, and it helps in recognizing just how connected and relatable we are to every other human in both triumph & joy and in our darker emotions and experiences. Ruby writes from compassionate place of common experience and comes across as a friend.
Ruby thoughtfully explores and shares data woven into a nakedly honest narrative with gentle humor and lack of judgment. She carefully examines every aspect of the human existence, especially in how we socialize, and the possible differences in how we might experience each without alcohol, acknowledging the moments where we might use alcohol to assist or protect ourselves, and where we might not be realizing how it can contribute to greater harm, adverse results, and dulled clarity, both in our lives and in our collective consciousness. This book is full of guidance without being dogmatic, and while some of the subject matter can weigh heavy on the mind in prompting stark reflection, I find it balanced with plenty of opportunities for smiles and giggles.
As a fellow privileged white, cis-gendered, able-bodied female, I appreciate her consistent acknowledgement of how our daily existence differs from the systemically oppressed and marginalized in our society and lacking the daily prejudices and violence BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of color) face. This is awareness I've committed to growing in myself, and she discusses how becoming sober curious can enable those interested in the same to step outside of ourselves and have more energy to act and uplift those who don't benefit from the privileges I know I possess without earning. Comfort and safety look difference from each perspective, but through incorporating insight from thought leaders and healers from all communities, she seeks to illustrate the benefits and provide guidance to free resources so that any human might benefit from this exploration, through better sleep, more balanced emotional responses/management, more energy, and beyond. I personally am experiencing an awakening to my own power and the control I do possess, however more easily I might be able to wield it than others.
In previous attempts to moderate or take extended breaks from drinking, I found I was full of disbelief and an aching to return to my previous consumption patterns at the end of each stint. This time feels different, not only because I spent December examining and questioning my behaviors in the face of being laid off due to company financial troubles, returning to college, and the amount of hustle and clarity my life will require for survival, but because Sober Curious helps me take a softer approach and focus on what's being added to my life--not the deprivation mindset I used so many times before. I hope those who pick this book up find comfort and shared humor in the journey, even if that journey is just absorbing this knowledge before/without practically applying it to life. I know it's helping me in several ways, and for Ruby and her work, I'm forever grateful. - Thank you, Ruby Warrington, for writing what I was thinking in 2014/15 when I couldn't quite figure out what was "wrong" in my life - hello, it was booze. Although, I'm not curious about sobriety now at 936+ days (because for me, it's a better way to live), I am always curious about other people's paths and perspectives. Ruby's is relatable, relevant and a must read.
- Coincidentally I purchased this book while starting "Dry January" and let's just say this book is motivating me to go way BEYOND dry January. So many outlooks and facts about alcohol I have never known. I have recommended this book to countless people and given many new outlooks to those who could use them. Oh, and I finished in three days. A must!!! What a great author - now seeing what else she might have in store.
- I came to Ruby's work through Material Girl, Mystical World and the chapter in that book on being sober curious intrigued me. I was so excited to get this book in my hands and it did NOT disappoint! I finished it in 3 days-- I couldn't put it down. I especially loved the chapters on sobriety + spiritual practice, and sobriety + social justice. It was so refreshing to see some real honest discussion about privilege and to see Ruby quoting diverse folks and perspectives in the book. Would definitely recommend getting a copy!
- So much information, but not intimidating or lecturing. Choices abound here on how to handle your own alcohol profile. This seems to be a breakthrough concept. Don’t be afraid to be “curious.â€
- Too political. I want to edit my drinking...not be lectured about white privilege or her guilt of her white privilege.
- I gravitated toward's Ruby's book in the midst of an experimental year-long break from alcohol, in an effort to better understand myself, and as a part of this journey to re-evaluate my relationship with alcohol for the betterment of my life. I was honestly surprised by the large amount of profound statements and aha's I took away from this book, as evidenced by the copious highlighted passages in my kindle version. It was challenging and encouraging in all the best ways, and I've been recommending it left and right to friends who are either on a similar journey or not, because I think it asks questions that many of us won't dare to ask ourselves, but that are so incredibly necessary and potentially life-saving. I couldn't recommend this book more if alcohol has impacted your life in any way. This book isn't about stripping away a delightful pleasure or ritual, it's about helping you question anything that is holding you back from living your most full, healthy, and present life possible. Cheers Ruby and thank you for writing this xo
- This book was an impulse buy, and I can honestly say, it has changed my life! Ruby Warrington's writing is incredibly honest and she writes in a way that makes you feel as if you're a longtime friend. This book is not just about getting curious about living an alcohol-free life, it's about getting clarity on all the different parts of yourself that you may have ignored, backed away from, or shunned. Ruby displays incredible bravery by peeling back the layers of herself, while inviting readers to do the same.
