goose333

This Naked Mind by Annie Grace
I can't recommend this book enough. It spends considerable time explaining how alcohol is bad for us. Why we drink it... why we shouldn't. The author has been there and really understands the struggles we go through. The book somehow seems to affect the subconscious mind so that by the time you finish the book, you simply won't want to drink ever again. I found it's affect almost magical. Although I've been sober for a while now, this book has reinforced my determination to never drink again. My AV doesn't have a chance.

If you are just starting out, or if you've been sober for a while, you owe it to your future to get this book and read all of it. It WILL help. Really.

Dee74

Its on my reading list but my reading list is about a mile long

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Purplrks3647

I haven't read it yet, but I was just introduced to her program "The Alcohol Experiment" ~ a 30 day alcohol free challenge where you log in each day and read/watch educational information about how harmful it is to us. Thanks for sharing!

goose333

Purplrks3647 That's cool. I didn't know about that. I bet that program is excellent. Thanks for posting the info!

lessgravity

I liked it a lot. Allen Carr's books are similar and I found them helpful as well. Check out Rational Recovery too, some great tools in there.

biminiblue

There is also a Naked Mind podcast that I really like.

tnek97

This book was pivotal for my early sobriety. I don't think it's a magic bullet, but I was in the absolute right frame of mind when I did read it, and it struck a major chord.

I also cannot recommend this book enough for those in early sobriety (or even if you're not yet sober).

goose333

Bimini
I'm going to check that out. Thanks.

Phil71els

I read this book on Dees recomendation and it is excellent. If you choose to start one book today make it this one.

ElizaD

I read this book within the first three weeks of quitting drinking. I also found it very helpful. It's been 10 months since my last drink and I still have the book. It's a good one to reread from time to time I think.

Labatty

Wow! Goose333, thanks for the recommendation! I've just listened to a couple of her podcasts and I am so glad I did. I didn't start listening in any particular order at first & then decided to start at the beginning.
I'm almost at my 20 month sober anniversary. I really struggled this holiday season, more so than my first sober holidays for some reason. Thank goodness for SR & all of the helpful posts. Still reading everyday. Here's to a happy & sober 2019. P

loulou1981

I read an article about her yesterday funnily enough, I think it was a snippet into the book & I've screenshot the page with the thought of buying the book, I think I'll go ahead!!!

Paperbag

I've read Allen Carr's book which is apparently similar and that really appealed to me a few years back. They are certainly good tools to have on hand.

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ManInTheArena

I have a hard copy of the book and the audiobook - that's how much I like it!!

I need to read Allen Carr's stuff, too. Anything and everything that helps, I'll take it.

Fearlessat50

Thank you Goose. I have not read it. But I’m going to now . I also found the podcast and the alcohol experiment that others posted.

Btw, I love your signature quote! That was on my wall during training for marathons. I love the application of it in sobriety and all things difficult in life.

travelbug

I reserved it from my lock library. Should be here is a couple days. I am on day 4 of sobriety. Doing good so far considering I have been drinking for the last 40 yrs....

OceanGuy

You can do it, Travelbug!

Ayers

Wonderful book to use as one of your tools. I found it very helpful. Started reading it on day 2 , and now have 4 mnths plus. I agree that it sticks in the back of your mind and changes your whole opinion of alcohol. Worked for me. Highly recommend reading it.

Purplrks3647

I'm only 7 days into the experiment, but I can already tell how effective it is since the program is based off of her book. Good stuff!