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Cold Turkey
- How to Quit Drinking by Not Drinking
- Narrated by: Mishka Shubaly
- Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins
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From best-selling Kindle Singles author Mishka Shubaly comes Cold Turkey, a step by step roadmap for approaching the harrowing first month of sobriety. Himself 10 years sober, Shubaly addresses the slippery nature of alcoholism, and the messy, anxiety-ridden process of making the decision to stop drinking once and for all.
For Shubaly, there is no one-size-fits-all plan. He refutes the notion that the one and only solution for those struggling are 12-step programs and provides a guide for those who want a different approach to getting sober. This is a how-to for those who are serious about taking their lives back, but are ready to define their sobriety on their own terms.
In the process, Shubaly exposes - in brutal, up-close, and yes, even absurd and funny detail - what drove him to drink, how he put the bottle down, and the surprising life that awaited him when he did. Cold Turkey real, practical, and intimate advice for those struggling, straight from someone who has really been there. Sure, he understands that for the first three days, you might need to eat all the pizza and all the greasy Chinese food. But he also understands the urgent need to improve your life and habits little by little, day by day. Shubaly, no doubt, becomes the listener’s cheerleader. He wants anyone struggling to succeed.
Ultimately, the takeaway is very simple; if Shubaly did it, you can too. And more than that, he’ll be right there with you every step of the way.
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- matt
- 06-09-21
best book on quitting booze I've read
I've read a lot of similar books but this was the most useful one I've read. Funny and memorable. I'll read this again for sure.
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- Richard Bates
- 06-11-22
enjoyable story
Some shocking moments (which serve an important purpose) but overall this book was a very enjoyable listen and helped reinforce the point that I do not need alcohol in my life! I'm 51 days without a drop so some of the steps in here are too late, but...still a very strong message which has made my desire to remain AF much stronger.
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- terry
- 23-01-23
Pretty good
Listened in central
England ( Coventry / Warwick ). Thanks. For the insights and the instructions and theory will come in handy
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- Amazon Customer
- 29-10-21
Wonderful book
Great book. No BS, 100 percent straight up, great insights. Funny and tough where it needs to be. No waffle or padding. This might be the one that really helped me get there!
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- Susanna
- 11-08-20
Excellent
Mishka has never disappointed me once. Read all of his books and will read everything else he puts out until either of us dies. It is so easy to understand him, and he keeps it real. Excellent read (listen?), I am not an alcoholic but I understand so much more about what it is like to claw yourself out if an addiction on your own terms.
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- Nahla
- 16-06-22
Really Good Book
I've read so many books about addiction but this one is by far the most one that's resonated with me. I highly recommend it.
Thank you Mishka!
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-09-22
wonderful book.
I found this to be a really refreshing and wonderful book. The author reads his own work superbly and his message really landed with me. I appreciated his honestly and I found that his message really resonated with me.
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- Julian Russell
- 28-09-21
A useful account of getting through the early days and what worked.
I’ve been sober nearly three years and like the author I never went to AA. Give yourself a massive break and expect an emotional rollercoaster. If you’re like me (and the author) you’ll have been using alcohol to avoid your emotions. Some days you’ll feel pretty fragile but there’s always hope and it does get easier then loads better. Mental clarity and much more self respect are great. As is not feeling like the living dead!
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- Mark
- 09-07-20
Inspirational
I found this audiobook to be inspiring. I found the roadmap laid out here to be pragmatic and practical. Not every approach will be suitable for all but I found this to be particularly helpful in my circumstance. The author has been through some rough times and I found it comforting to know I am not the only one suffering. Whenever my impetus begins to dwindle I put this on to help get my thoughts and motivations clear.
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- Kindle-klant
- 01-03-22
An important read for getting sober.
I have to admit that I needed time to get used to the voice of Mishka.
But I love his straight forward writing/ talking. No bullshit, no sugar coating.
I talks about his own life, his own experiences, integrates important science, shares his thoughts and feelings.
I will definitely listen to this book a few times.
Thank you so much Mishka for sharing your story and thoughts.
I have nothing but respect for you.
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