The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober

Ever sworn off alcohol for a month and found yourself drinking by the seventh? Think there's 'no point' in just one drink? Welcome. There are millions of us. 64% of Brits want to drink less.

Catherine Gray was stuck in a hellish whirligig of drink, make horrible decisions, hangover, repeat. She had her fair share of 'drunk tank' jail cells and topless-in-a-hot-tub misadventures. But this book goes beyond the binges and blackouts to deep-dive into uncharted territory: what happens after you quit drinking? It explores a life with zero hangovers, through sober weddings, sex, Christmases and breakups.

In The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, Catherine Gray shines a light on society's pressure to drink and talks to neuroscientists and psychologists about why we drink, delving into the science of what alcohol does to our brains and bodies. Much more than a tale from the netherworld of addiction, this book is about escape and why a sober life can be more intoxicating than you ever imagined. Whether you're a devoted drinker, merely sober-curious, or you've already ditched the drink, you will love this book.