This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness, and Change Your Life
Annie Grace
Jan 2018 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Annie Grace
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A groundbreaking and inspiring book that challenges our relationship with alcohol by exploring the psychological factors behind alcohol use and the cultural influences that contribute to dependency.
Many people question whether drinking has become too big a part of their lives, and worry that it may even be affecting their health. But, they resist change because they fear losing the pleasure and stress-relief associated with alcohol, and assume giving it up will involve deprivation and misery.
This Naked Mind offers a new, positive solution. Here, Annie Grace clearly presents the psychological and neurological components of alcohol use based on the latest science, and reveals the cultural, social, and industry factors that support alcohol dependence in all of us. Packed with surprising insight into the reasons we drink and Annie’s own extraordinary and candid personal story, This Naked Mind will open your eyes to the startling role of alcohol in our culture, and how the stigma of alcoholism and recovery keeps people from getting the help they need.
This Naked Mind will give you freedom from alcohol. It removes the psychological dependence so that you will not crave alcohol, allowing you to easily drink less (or stop drinking). With clarity, humor, and a unique blend of science and storytelling, This Naked Mind will open the door to the life you have been waiting for.
“You have given me my live back.” —Katy F., Albuquerque, New Mexico
“This is an inspiring and groundbreaking must-read. I am forever inspired and changed.” —Kate S., Los Angeles, California
“The most selfless and amazing book that I have ever read.” —Bernie M., Dublin, Ireland
Many people question whether drinking has become too big a part of their lives, and worry that it may even be affecting their health. But, they resist change because they fear losing the pleasure and stress-relief associated with alcohol, and assume giving it up will involve deprivation and misery.
This Naked Mind offers a new, positive solution. Here, Annie Grace clearly presents the psychological and neurological components of alcohol use based on the latest science, and reveals the cultural, social, and industry factors that support alcohol dependence in all of us. Packed with surprising insight into the reasons we drink and Annie’s own extraordinary and candid personal story, This Naked Mind will open your eyes to the startling role of alcohol in our culture, and how the stigma of alcoholism and recovery keeps people from getting the help they need.
This Naked Mind will give you freedom from alcohol. It removes the psychological dependence so that you will not crave alcohol, allowing you to easily drink less (or stop drinking). With clarity, humor, and a unique blend of science and storytelling, This Naked Mind will open the door to the life you have been waiting for.
“You have given me my live back.” —Katy F., Albuquerque, New Mexico
“This is an inspiring and groundbreaking must-read. I am forever inspired and changed.” —Kate S., Los Angeles, California
“The most selfless and amazing book that I have ever read.” —Bernie M., Dublin, Ireland
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4.8
82 reviews
Caelin, LCSW - Peace in Mind, LLC
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January 30, 2024
Fine. A lot of autobiographical story-telling, with just a little bit of novel material. The core material could be summarized as follows: Alcohol is really bad for you; Everyone is susceptible to addiction; Go cold turkey. Might be great for some. I expected more.
Hazel Bloom
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January 1, 2021
I'm nearing my 300th day sober thanks to the help of Annie Grace and this remarkable book. I've tried to cut back or stop drinking before but it felt like an uphill battle, with this book I can honestly I've only been tempted to drink a handful of times and it was soooo much easier to tell myself "no, I don't need to drink" and actually believe it. Highly recommend the audiobook, I think it helps the NLP be more effective than just reading the book. It's such a cliche to say but it really has changed my life.
Amy H
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June 10, 2019
If you're reading the description thinking "there is no way one book can help me get sober" you are me and you are wrong. This book helped me like no other from the depths of my alcoholism. It strayed from the standard emotional bantering and filler of other books. This book stuck to facts and intellect. If you are you going to read (i recommend the audio book) any book on sobriety, make this the one. Alcoholic for 9 years and now happily sober.
About the author
Annie Grace has had a unique life from the very beginning. She grew up in a one-room cabin without running water or electricity in the mountains of Colorado and then, at age 26, became the youngest vice president in a multinational corporation. Success, however, led to excessive drinking and the possibility that she might lose everything. Annie recognized her problem but chose to approach it in an entirely new way. Annie's program has been featured in Forbes, the New York Daily News, and the Chicago Tribune. Annie is successful, happy, and alcohol-free and lives with her husband and three children in the Colorado mountains.
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