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Titles in This Set
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober Journal
Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Aster
Age Range: Adult
Overview
This two-book paperback set pairs Catherine Gray's Sunday Times bestselling memoir with its practical companion journal, giving readers both the inspiration and the tools to explore an alcohol-free life. The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober blends personal story with expert research, while the Journal offers guided prompts to build lasting habits. Together they form a supportive, science-informed starting point for anyone curious about cutting back or quitting drinking altogether.
About the Books
In The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, Catherine Gray shines a light on society's drink-pushing culture and talks to leading neuroscientists and psychologists about why we drink and what alcohol does to our brains and bodies. Drawing on her own experience of heavy drinking and eventual recovery, Gray takes readers beyond the clichés of addiction memoirs into what life actually looks like on the other side: sober weddings, sex, Christmases and breakups. It is a witty, warm and evidence-backed read that reframes sobriety as something to look forward to. The companion Unexpected Joy of Being Sober Journal picks up where the memoir leaves off, acknowledging that quitting drinking - whether for a month or for good - is satisfying but genuinely difficult. It tackles social pressure, awkward questions, and the constant pro-drinking messaging we encounter daily, offering structured prompts and practical exercises to help readers track cravings, celebrate milestones and build new sober rituals. Used together, the pair form a complete toolkit: one book to understand the why, one to help you do it, day by day.
- Two-in-one toolkit: combines a bestselling memoir with a hands-on guided journal.
- Evidence-based: features insight from neuroscientists and psychologists on drinking and recovery.
- Written from experience: author Catherine Gray shares her own journey from heavy drinking to sobriety.
- Practical structure: the journal includes prompts and reflection pages for real behaviour change.
- Great gift: ideal for Dry January, sober-curious friends, or anyone starting a sobriety journey.
- Portable paperback format: easy to carry, read and write in day to day.
About the Author
Catherine Gray is an award-winning writer and editor whose work has appeared in The Guardian, Stylist, The Telegraph, Grazia and BBC Earth, among others. Her debut book, The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, became a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller within a fortnight of publication and drew praise from Woman's Hour, BBC Breakfast and The Bookseller. Gray writes candidly and humorously about her own relationship with alcohol, and continues to explore themes of wellbeing, habit change and modern life in her subsequent books.
Why You'll Love This Set
Honest, funny and genuinely useful, this pairing gives you the story and the strategy in one go. Whether you're sober-curious or committed to change, it's a warm, judgement-free companion for the journey ahead.
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