ForMe

I started drinking it back in April, probably read half of it and found it interesting... started drinking again after.
Thinking of starting again, anyone else here read this book?

Dee74

I read it after I stopped. It helped me stay stopped.

The main thing I got from it was Carr's idea of asking yourself what do you really want this drink to do for you?
is that a realistic expectation?
are there other healthier ways to get what you want?

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David10

it's very good as is his smoking book. His method has helped me a lot.

Nuudawn

I too read it and took a lot away from it. It gave me some very helpful pieces and tools that I utilize on my sober road.

Ptcapote

I was initially put off of it by the title because it sounded gimmicky but I am so glad I ended up reading it. As Dee said, he gets into the thinking behind the drinking and lays it out in a way where you begin to see how very ridiculous it all is after awhile. Your thinking and the thinking of society as a whole. It also has some pretty useful facts that when put in the plain English he uses, kind of make you think, "Is this not just about the stupidest thing I could possibly be doing to my mind and my body?"

Totally worthwhile and useful book IMO.

Soberpotamus

I read it and took away from it the same as Dee. It was a nice perspective I thought. Different than the other books.

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lessgravity

I liked it as well but I think it compares to Jason Vale's Kick the Drink Easily (even worse title) and I think Vale's book (for me) was far superior.

doggonecarl

Read the whole book, and do what it says. Maybe it will be easier this time.

foolsgold66

I'm reading it now. He confronts a lot of detail in terms of reasons we think we are drinking. I will probably read it again when I finish.