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This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol: Find Freedom, Rediscover Happiness & Change Your Life
This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol: Find Freedom, Rediscover Happiness & Change Your Life | Annie Grace
Millions of people worry that drinking is affecting their health, yet are unwilling to seek change because of the misery and stigma associated with alcoholism and recovery. They fear drinking less will be boring, involving deprivation, difficulty and significant lifestyle changes. This Naked Mind offers a new solution. Packed with surprising insight into the reasons we drink, it will open your eyes to the startling role of alcohol in our culture. Annie Grace brilliantly weaves psychological, neurological, cultural, social and industry factors with her extraordinarily candid journey resulting in a must read for anyone who drinks. This book, without scare tactics, pain or rules, gives you freedom from alcohol. By addressing causes rather than symptoms it is a permanent solution rather than lifetime struggle. It removes the psychological dependence allowing you to easily drink less (or stop drinking). Annie's clarity, humor and unique ability to blend original research with riveting storytelling ensures you will thoroughly enjoy the process. In a world defined by 'never enough' Annie takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of alcohol and specifically the connection between alcohol and pleasure. She dispels the cultural myth that alcohol is a vital part of life and demonstrates how regaining control over alcohol is not only essential to personal happiness and fulfillment but also to ending the heartache experienced by millions as a result of secondhand drinking. Finally, with perfect clarity, this book opens the door to the life you have been waiting for. Read this book. You'll be glad you did. "As a fan of Jason Vale I was interested to read This Naked Mind. It was so interesting to read more about the science behind addiction and the unconscious mind. I highly recommend this book to anyone, whether they are interested in cutting down or staying alcohol-free. I loved it!""Sarah L., England" "What an amazing book! I thought I could consciously decide to give up alcohol, and now I understand the necessity of informing the unconscious mind and then the cravings just disappear! I have also read and applied the work of Dr. John Sarno and knew the power of the unconscious mind but cannot believe how effective the book was for me. Thank you!""Theresa G., NC" "I loved this gentle, down-to-earth explanation of problems with alcohol use, and the clear, structured way to challenge your thinking and behaviors around drinking. It helped me pass from shame and guilt into real and positive action.""Elizabeth R., Australia" "This Naked Mind brought clarity and focus on my drinking and 10-year struggle with sobriety that I had never paused to examine. Annie methodically brings the reader along a logical path of discovery. I felt she was speaking directly to me and that she knows exactly where I am mentally and physically. I continue to return to certain passages for reaffirmation. I highly recommend the excellent book to anyone seeking a refreshing approach to seeing alcohol with eyes wide open.""Sam G., Australia" "Reading This Naked Mind has been nothing short of a miracle. It has helped me to see alcohol for what it is and ended a 25-year cycle of binge drinking. I have not had a single craving since reading it, which is unheard of for me. I don't feel the need to avoid temptation, because there isn't any! A must read for anyone who wants to take control of their drinking but doesn't want a lifetime of struggle.""Kay W., UK" "Annie's book exposes the false notion that alcohol is essential for an interesting and happy life. The real gem in Annie's book is the idea that changing your relationship with alcohol need not be a life of endless suffering and deprivation, that a decision to change can be simple and liberating. This book forces us to confront society's relationship with alcohol and will change lives." "Tony S., Australia"
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bekakins
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#doublespin done! This was an interesting read but felt a bit preachy in parts, and holier than thou.... slightly ironic in that the author makes a point that you shouldn‘t be holier than thou if you choose not to drink! 🤦🏻‍♀️

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 3y
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Any book that helps even one person stay sober is a good book whether I liked it or not. Different stuff works for different people.

But she: Blames alcohol itself instead of focusing on the larger issue of the disease of addiction. Has an agenda for the world to quit drinking when I only care about those who want to. Does not provide actual tips on how to get, stay, and live sober or cope with the addict mind. Denies the addict mind exists.

Eggbeater I feel guilty for not liking this since a dear friend gave this to me, but it just didn't resonate with me. 5y
GingerAntics That sounds hideous and amazingly outdated. When on earth was this thing written? 5y
GingerAntics 2015?! That‘s ridiculous. That is way to recent to have no clue about addiction. 🙄 Good grief. 5y
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Thank you so much @hermyknee ! I wasn't expecting a whole sober care package along with the beautiful painting that you made for me. I am really touched! I'm so glad we can support each other's recovery here on Litsy. The painting is hung up in my library. I'll post that picture next. I loved the card and the bookmark and I'm looking forward to reading the book. You obviously put a lot of thought into these gifts. ❤❤❤❤❤ Happy tears!

Leftcoastzen Lovely!❤️ 5y
hermyknee ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ I‘m so glad it arrived! You‘ve been a huge support for me as well. I really appreciate it ♥️ 5y
saguarosally Yay! 5y
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calconnec
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You‘ll for sure see how completely optional, and therefore unnecessary, alcohol really is in your life.

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alwz
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This book was very interesting. I picked it up when I discovered the world of sobriety blogs/books after reading Kristi Coulter's essay about why women drink. I'd never encountered a non-AA view of alcoholism/addiction before. Definitely gave me food for thought. Book 2 finished for #readathon

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Airplane reading

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