So many powerful reads here, Julie. QUIT LIKE A WOMAN, WE ARE THE LUCKIEST, and THIS NAKED MIND played a monumental role in my decision to get and stay sober.
And huge celebration of YOUR book! I have no doubt your voice and story will inspire and help so many. ❤️
Great post. Love the litmus scale! I actually loved The Biology of Desire - so much so I read his first one too (Memoirs of an Addicted Brain). I think I find books that explain the science behind addiction helpful because it helps me talk myself down from craving. Also love anything that explains the brainwashing - Alan Carr Easy Way to Stop Drinking and How to Kick the Drink… Easily by Jason Vale are two that helped me a lot. 💛
I’ll have to read the others, but “This Naked Mind” was the game changer for me. Count me as one of those who was done with drinking even before finishing the book.
Thanks for sharing this list Julie! Your top ones are the same as mine :) Plus I liked Allen Carr's The Easy Way to Quit Drinking. Looking forward to reading your book!
Great list! More recently, I read How to Eat to Change How You Drink by Dr. Brooke Scheller. I enjoyed the actionable nutrition advice on how to modify your diet after quitting drinking. I also enjoyed Drinking Games by Sarah Levy!
One of my favs is My Fair Junkie by Amy Dresner. Also, Between Breaths by Elizabeth Vargus and my all time favorite is We Can Do Hard things by Glennon Doyle.
So many powerful reads here, Julie. QUIT LIKE A WOMAN, WE ARE THE LUCKIEST, and THIS NAKED MIND played a monumental role in my decision to get and stay sober.
And huge celebration of YOUR book! I have no doubt your voice and story will inspire and help so many. ❤️
Thank you Dana 🫶🏻
I would add "Never Enough" by Judith Grisel, a neuroscientist. It has helped me beyond measure.
Adding it to the TBR pile.
Great post. Love the litmus scale! I actually loved The Biology of Desire - so much so I read his first one too (Memoirs of an Addicted Brain). I think I find books that explain the science behind addiction helpful because it helps me talk myself down from craving. Also love anything that explains the brainwashing - Alan Carr Easy Way to Stop Drinking and How to Kick the Drink… Easily by Jason Vale are two that helped me a lot. 💛
Allen Carr’s Easy Way to Quit Smoking was my gateway book.
Really useful reviews, thank you 💫
I’ll have to read the others, but “This Naked Mind” was the game changer for me. Count me as one of those who was done with drinking even before finishing the book.
It borders on miraculous.
Yes! So grateful for Annie Grace’s work in the world!
Thanks for sharing this list Julie! Your top ones are the same as mine :) Plus I liked Allen Carr's The Easy Way to Quit Drinking. Looking forward to reading your book!
Thanks, Ellie! One week!!!
I am close to 16 months sober and I have never read any quit lit. Do you think it's too late to start?
No way! Some of these I didn’t read until I was around that far along, and they still had so much to offer me.
Never too late!
Thank you for the resource.
I’ll add two titles. First, “In The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts,” by Dr. Gabor Maté. Second, “The Zen Way Of Recovery,” by Laura Burges.
I found both helpful in my continuing journey.
Dr Gabor Maté’s work is incredible!
I really enjoyed The Recovering, Sober Curious, and Quit Like a Woman.
I think I’ll have to check out This Naked Mind based on the comments.
Great list! More recently, I read How to Eat to Change How You Drink by Dr. Brooke Scheller. I enjoyed the actionable nutrition advice on how to modify your diet after quitting drinking. I also enjoyed Drinking Games by Sarah Levy!
One of my favs is My Fair Junkie by Amy Dresner. Also, Between Breaths by Elizabeth Vargus and my all time favorite is We Can Do Hard things by Glennon Doyle.