The Sober Girl Society Handbook - by Millie Gooch (Hardcover)

About the Book

Have you ever woken up feeling anxious after a night of drinking? Do you cringe with embarrassment when reminded of your wild antics at girls' night? Are blackouts increasingly becoming a problem? Whichever way you look at it, it's hard to avoid how alcohol really makes some of us feel: terrible. Whether you're simply sober-curious or determined to make a more permanent change, this book shows not only why you should but also how you can, in a way that will change your life forever. Offering tips and advice on how to stay sober in a world that revolves around drinking, this handbook will empower you to transform your relationship with alcohol so you can lead your most fulfilling life. It's time to join the Sober Girl Society!

Book Synopsis

Part memoir, part survival guide, this is an empowering self-help book with a simple message at its core: you can be happier and more fulfilled when you bin the gin and take back control of your life. Have you ever woken up feeling anxious about something you said at your work drinks the night before? Do you cringe with embarrassment when friends remind you of your wild antics at your girls' night? Are you often frustrated that you finish an entire bottle of wine having only intended to drink a glass? Whichever way you look at it, it's hard to avoid how alcohol really makes us feel: terrible. Whether you're simply sober-curious or determined to make a more permanent change, this book shows not only why you should but also how you can, in a way that will change your life forever. Offering tips and advice on how to stay sober in a world obsessed with drinking, Millie shares how she discovered answers to questions like: Why am I so anxious on a hangover? How do I know if I'm drinking too much? How will I cope at social events? What do I say to friends and family? How do I cope with cravings? If I stop drinking, will my sleep improve? Will I ever date again? It is both conversation starter and handbook - essential information that empowers you to transform your relationship with alcohol so you can lead your most fulfilling life. It's time to join the Sober Girls Society!

Review Quotes

An empowering survival guide, this is your toolkit for remaining sober-curious.--Evening Standard

Full of inspiration. If you have just embarked on Dry January, this down-to-earth volume is exactly what you need. An ultra-practical self-help guide, it also includes a host of useful resources and books.--Independent, best self-care books for 2021

If you've found yourself reaching for the bottle more often than you'd like in recent months, this new release is for you. Millie Gooch has packed everything she's learned into this practical, no-judgement book.--Good Housekeeping

Listen to Millie. She is a tireless, funny, whip-smart teetotalin' trailblazer.--Catherine Gray, author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober

Gooch's debut acts as a manual for sober and sober-curious females looking to improve their lives. The facts and figures she presents are astounding, but it's her personal account - along with those from other members of the tee-total sisterhood - that delve deepest into the reasons for giving up alcohol.--Bustle

Best self-help books to help you reach your full potential: Whether you want to cut down or are looking to stop drinking alcohol completely, this toolkit arms you with tips, advice and knowhow to help you on your journey.--Heat

This handbook arms readers with health facts and comforting stories of support. I loved it.--Cosmopolitan

Your Dry January 2022 survival guide - the perfect motivation if you're struggling to make it past the halfway point.--Evening Standard

Millie Gooch is fabulous. If you are thinking of giving sobriety a go, this book will help you on your way. The best decision I have ever made. My life is free, real, honest, and most importantly, happy.--Lisa Riley

About the Author

Millie Gooch is the founder of the Sober Girl Society and is one of the voices leading the sobriety movement in the UK. As a journalist, she has written for a range of publications, and her campaigning work has been featured everywhere from ELLE and Stylist to the BBC and Evening Standard.