The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober (The Unexpected Joy of)

'An icon of the Quit Lit movement' - Condé Nast Traveller 'Brave, witty and brilliantly written' - Marie Claire 'Admirably honest, light, bubbly and remarkably rarely annoying' - Alice O'Keeffe, Guardian Ever vowed to quit drinking, only to cave by day seven? You're not alone-64% of Brits want to cut back. In The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, Catherine Gray shares her raw, witty journey from hangovers and bad decisions to a life of clarity, confidence, and zero regrets. Packed with personal stories, expert insights, and laugh‑out‑loud honesty, this book reveals the surprising perks of sobriety-from better sex and brighter mornings to deeper connections and true freedom. Whether you're sober‑curious or ready to ditch the drink, this is the ultimate guide to discovering how intoxicating life can be without alcohol The Unexpected Job of Being Sober was a Sunday Times bestseller in January 2018. 'Many people wonder if they can still have fun without alcohol... Gray tackles this misconception.' - The New York Times 'Truthful, modern and real' - Stylist 'Gray's tale of going sober is uplifting and inspiring' - The Evening Standard 'The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober came to me at a time when I much needed it... The book became my best friend, and got me through, and took me on a journey.' - Sadie Frost 'Particularly lovely, because it's not a deep and dark dive into someone's terrible addiction. It's a celebration of everything that she has gained from not drinking' - Laura Donnelly 'Not remotely preachy' - The Times 'Jaunty, shrewd and convincing' - Sunday Telegraph 'Fascinating' - Bryony Gordon 'Haunting, admirable and enlightening' - The Pool 'A riveting, raw, yet humorous memoir with actionable advice. A truly unique blend of storytelling and science that holds a universe of hope.' - Annie Grace, author of This Naked Mind 'Like listening to your best friend teach you to be sober. Lighthearted but serious, it's packed with ideas, tools, tips and, most importantly, reas