Book Review

How Al-Anon Works for Families and Friends of Alcoholics

Published on May 15, 2025 in Book Review, Resources

 

How Al-Anon Works is an invaluable resource for anyone who loves someone struggling with alcohol addiction. This book offers compassion and practical tools for coping with the emotional impact of addiction, focusing on self-care, emotional boundaries, and detachment with love. At Today’s Sober Women, we understand that addiction is a family disease, and this book provides crucial insight into how to maintain your own well-being while supporting a loved one in active addiction. Key Takeaway: You can’t control someone else’s drinking, but you can take control of your own healing by setting boundaries and practicing self-care.

 

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Daring Greatly

Published on May 8, 2025 in Book Review, Resources

 

Daring Greatly by Brené Brown is a transformative exploration of vulnerability as the key to courage, connection, and personal growth. Brown challenges us to embrace imperfection and let go of shame, making this an essential read for women in recovery.

 

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The Gifts of Imperfection

Published on April 17, 2025 in Book Review, Resources

 

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown teaches us that true healing comes from embracing vulnerability, self-compassion, and authenticity. She reminds us that recovery isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up as our real selves, flaws and all.

 

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Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions

Published on April 10, 2025 in Book Review, Resources

 

Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions by Russell Brand offers a raw, humorous, and deeply insightful take on the 12 Steps. With honesty and vulnerability, Brand simplifies recovery, emphasizing connection as the key to healing. His unique approach reminds us that recovery is serious work—but it’s okay to laugh along the way.

 

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The Easy Way for Women to Stop Drinking

Published on April 3, 2025 in Book Review, Resources

 

The Easy Way for Women to Stop Drinking by Allen Carr tailors his proven method to the unique challenges women face, helping them quit alcohol without willpower or guilt. By reframing alcohol as harmful rather than helpful, Carr empowers women to break free from societal pressures and embrace sobriety as an act of self-love and freedom.

 

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Alcohol Explained

Published on March 28, 2025 in Book Review, Resources

 

Alcohol Explained by William Porter breaks down the science behind alcohol addiction, helping readers understand cravings, brain chemistry, and psychological dependence. By revealing how alcohol traps us in a cycle, Porter provides the knowledge needed to break free and achieve lasting sobriety.

 

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Quit Drinking Without Willpower

Published on March 18, 2025 in Book Review, Resources

 

Quit Drinking Without Willpower by Allen Carr makes quitting alcohol simple by removing the need for willpower. By changing how we think about alcohol, Carr shows that sobriety is a natural, joyful choice, not a battle or sacrifice.

 

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The Easy Way to Control Alcohol

Published on March 11, 2025 in Book Review, Resources

 

The Easy Way to Control Alcohol by Allen Carr offers a refreshing, guilt-free approach to quitting drinking. By reframing our beliefs about alcohol, Carr shows that sobriety isn’t about willpower or sacrifice—it’s about empowerment, freedom, and joy.

 

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