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Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher

A witty and candid memoir that delves into Fisher's experiences with addiction, mental illness, and life in Hollywood, blending humor and honesty to explore her journey toward sobriety and self-acceptance.

Unwasted: My Lush Sobriety by Sacha Z. Scoblic

In this witty and brutally honest memoir, Scoblic chronicles her journey from hard-partying alcoholic to sober adult, offering a refreshing perspective on the challenges and unexpected rewards of living a life free from alcohol.


The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life by Laura McKowen

Delves into the transformative journey from addiction to sobriety, highlighting themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the profound realization that embracing a sober life is not a punishment but a gift that offers clarity, authenticity, and deep personal growth.



Clapton, the Autobiography by Eric Clapton

Clapton candidly recounts his struggles with alcohol addiction, detailing how it devastated his personal life and relationships, and describes his challenging journey to sobriety, which he ultimately achieved in 1987.

Dry, A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs

Burroughs' raw and darkly humorous memoir chronicles his journey from rock-bottom alcoholism to hard-won sobriety, offering a candid and compelling exploration of addiction, recovery, and self-discovery.

Drinking, A Love Story by Caroline Knapp

An unflinching and intimate account of her struggle with alcoholism, exploring the complex relationship between addiction and identity with poignant honesty and insight.


Quit Like a Woman by Holly Witaker

A groundbreaking, feminist perspective on drinking culture and addiction recovery, challenging traditional approaches while providing a holistic roadmap for women to reclaim their power and live fulfilling lives without alcohol.

Alcohol Lide to Me by Craig Beck

In this powerful memoir, the author bravely shares his personal journey from alcohol dependence to freedom, revealing how he dismantled the lies he'd believed about drinking and discovered a life of genuine happiness without relying on willpower or traditional recovery methods.

Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget by Sarah Hepola

a raw, darkly humorous, and deeply honest memoir that explores the author's journey through alcoholism and recovery, offering profound insights into the nature of addiction, identity, and the complexities of modern womanhood.


Bottled: A Mom's Guide to Early Recovery

Combines raw honesty and humor to chronicle Bowman's journey through alcoholism and early sobriety, offering relatable insights and practical advice for mothers navigating recovery.

Quitter: A Memoir of Drinking, Relapse and Recovery

A candid and insightful narrative on the challenges of addiction, relapse, and the ongoing struggle toward sobriety, providing a nuanced perspective on the complexities of recovery.

I Swear I'll Make it Up to You by Mishka Shubaly

A raw and candid memoir that explores his tumultuous journey through addiction, music, and redemption, offering an unflinching apology for past mistakes and a testament to personal transformation.


Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood by Koren Zailckas

Explores Zailckas' tumultuous relationship with alcohol from adolescence through young adulthood, offering a raw and insightful critique of the binge-drinking culture among young women.

Girl Walks Out of a Bar by Lisa F. Smith

A darkly comic yet wrenchingly honest memoir that chronicles her descent into alcoholism and drug addiction as a high-achieving lawyer in New York City, offering a candid portrayal of functional addiction and her eventual path to recovery.

Between Breaths by Elizabeth Vargas

A raw and emotional memoir that explores the intertwining of addiction and anxiety, detailing the author's struggles with alcoholism, her journey through denial and rehab, and the ongoing challenge of balancing sobriety with her career and family life.


On the Edge of Shattered, A Mother's Experience of Discovering Freedom Thro

A raw and compelling memoir that details Kearns' descent into alcoholism and her courageous journey to recovery, offering an inspiring testament to the power of honesty and resilience in overcoming addiction.

Intoxicating Lies: One Woman's Journey to Freedom From Gray Area Drinking

Focuses on "gray area drinking," highlighting that alcohol dependency exists on a spectrum rather than requiring a "rock bottom" moment. The authoer challenges the common lies people tell themselves about alcohol, such as "we deserve a drink" and "we don't have a problem."

Drunk Mom, A Memoir by Joweta Bydlowska

A brutally candid memoir that explores his tumultuous journey through addiction, music, and redemption, offering an unflinching apology for past mistakes and a testament to personal transformation.


The Sober Lush, A Hedonist's Guide to Living a Decadent, Adventerous, Soulf

Arefreshing perspective on living a vibrant life without alcohol, providing readers with creative ideas and guidance to enjoy nonalcoholic pleasures. Through beautifully written chapters, it encourages embracing a joyful and connected life, challenging the notion that alcohol is necessary for fun and fulfillment.

Momy Doesn't Drink Here Anymore: Getting Through the First Year of Sobriety

A heartfelt memoir that chronicles Rachael Brownell's first year of sobriety, offering a raw and inspiring look at the challenges and triumphs of overcoming alcohol addiction amidst the pressures of motherhood.

A Happier Hour by Rebecca Weller

A candid and inspiring memoir that chronicles her transformative 3-month sobriety experiment, offering readers an intimate look at her journey from a wine-dependent Health Coach to a joyful, alcohol-free individual, while providing relatable insights for those questioning their own relationship with alcohol


The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray

A candid, inspiring, and practical exploration of the author's journey to sobriety, offering valuable insights and tools for those questioning their relationship with alcohol while challenging societal norms around drinking.

The Sober Diaries by Clare Pooley

Ofers a candid and humorous exploration of her first year of sobriety, weaving personal anecdotes with practical advice, as she discovers a more fulfilling life beyond alcohol and inspires others to embrace change.

Lit: a Memoir by Mary Karr

A masterfully written memoir that intertwines her struggles with alcoholism, her journey toward sobriety, and her search for spiritual redemption, offering a raw and poignant exploration of personal transformation and resilience.

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