Rock Bottom and Rising: 21 Inspiring Stories of Finding Freedom from Alcohol

by Simon Chapple

Overview

Gold Medal Winner in Addiction Recovery, 2023 Nautilus Book Awards 

Building on the success of his books THE SOBER SURVIVAL GUIDE and HOW TO QUIT ALCOHOL IN 50 DAYS, Simon Chapple has brought the lived experience of some of his 35k-strong community members to life in this new book. The real, raw, relatable stories from individuals who’ve found joy in an alcohol-free life will make a real impact on anyone who is exploring their relationship with alcohol, or who needs support, inspiration, or a reason to go sober. Some of these stories are shocking, some are moving, some will make you cringe and others will make you laugh out loud; all are inspiring and powerfully motivating. The hope is that readers will see their own lives reflected in these incredible narratives, and find the courage to take a step forward into a new life. With full commentary from the author alongside each chapter, to provide an easy understanding of the takeaways from each story, the book also includes a list of resources—from podcasts to apps and more—to further help you on your journey to sober joy.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781399804271
Publisher:	Mobius
Publication date:	12/06/2022
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

For over two decades Simon Chapple was the classic example of a heavy daily 'at home' drinker. Enduring daily hangovers, engaging in regretful behaviour, suffering from severe anxiety and a complete lack of energy and motivation as a result of his inability to stop drinking.

Despite this he built a successful business, ran marathons and tried his best to be a father and a husband. But something was lacking in his life, which was slowly falling apart around him. He knew that something needed to change.

When eventually Simon managed to quit alcohol, joy flowed back into his life for the first time since he was a child. His experience was so profound that it became his mission to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol and to spread the word about the huge benefits that an alcohol-free life can bring.

Simon is a Certified Sobriety Coach and the founder of Be Sober, one of the largest quit drinking communities in the world. He has worked with thousands of people from all over the world in coaching programs and helped them make a powerful and lasting change to the way that alcohol features in their lives. He advocates quitting alcohol as a positive experience, a life-choice that we feel empowered in making for ourselves. He rejects the outdated methods of 'recovery' and 'alcoholic' that keep many people stuck for the rest of their lives, and instead works with his clients to help them find true freedom and happiness in sobriety by making choices that they feel passionate about.You can connect with Simon on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Katie 1

Janet 12

David 22

Hanna 33

Ellie 45

Sam 59

Mandy 70

Kate 82

Steve 93

Jim 103

Deborah 113

Lisa 126

Oliver 136

Tina 148

Cat 160

Shaun 173

Adrienne 185

Chippy 198

Lisa C 214

Rob 222

Anonymous 238

Resources 249

Acknowledgements 253