{"product_id":"unexpected-joy-of-being-sober-catherine-gray-2-book-set-paperback","title":"The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober 2 Books Collection Set by Catherine Gray - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Aster\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-in-one toolkit:\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a bestselling memoir with a hands-on guided journal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvidence-based:\u003c\/strong\u003e features insight from neuroscientists and psychologists on drinking and recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWritten from experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e author Catherine Gray shares her own journey from heavy drinking to sobriety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e the journal includes prompts and reflection pages for real behaviour change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for Dry January, sober-curious friends, or anyone starting a sobriety journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable paperback format:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy to carry, read and write in day to day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCatherine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHonest, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the current UK paperback edition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catherine Gray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44003793666285,"sku":"VRT-16736","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/unexpected-joy-of-being-sober-catherine-gray-2-book-set-paperback-cover-94983405.jpg?v=1784328470","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/unexpected-joy-of-being-sober-catherine-gray-2-book-set-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}