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We Are the Luckiest
- The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life
- Narrated by: Laura McKowen
- Length: 7 hrs
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Publisher's Summary
“We Are the Luckiest is a masterpiece. It’s the truest, most generous, honest, and helpful sobriety memoir I’ve read. It’s going to save lives.” (Glennon Doyle, number-one New York Times best-selling author of Love Warrior: A Memoir)
What could possibly be “lucky” about addiction? Absolutely nothing, thought Laura McKowen when drinking brought her to her knees. As she puts it, she “kicked and screamed . . . wishing for something - anything - else” to be her issue. The people who got to drink normally, she thought, were so damn lucky.
But in the midst of early sobriety, when no longer able to anesthetize her pain and anxiety, she realized that she was actually the lucky one. Lucky to feel her feelings, live honestly, really be with her daughter, change her legacy. She recognized that “those of us who answer the invitation to wake up, whatever our invitation, are really the luckiest of all.”
Here, in straight-talking chapters filled with personal stories, McKowen addresses issues such as facing facts, the question of AA, and other people’s drinking. Without sugarcoating the struggles of sobriety, she relentlessly emphasizes the many blessings of an honest life, one without secrets and debilitating shame.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-02-2020
It's not the label, but the content that influence
This book help me realise a few things, it is one step at a time that you can climb up to new heights, if you only date one step at a time, till you start to see the view
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- Anonymous User
- 18-12-2022
Absolutely enlightening
I listened to this book twice. It was such an enlightening listen and so inspiring. So well read and written with such honesty.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-01-2021
So good
Such an eloquently written book, Laura’s recount of her experience is kind but no bullshit. She’s brutally honest at many points, but does not ask for sympathy or justification on her actions/history. Her thoughts on behaviour change are well executed and apply to more than just those looking to stop alcohol consumption. Honestly one of the best books I have read in some time, really should be read by the masses
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- blackiematt
- 15-04-2020
Loved it!
Regardless of your length of sobriety, this is beautifully written and told. I loved this audible and found myself pausing it on my morning runs numerous times to write down her quotes. It will be one of those unique books i’ll listen to again and again. All the best to anyone on the path of recovery and especially to those considering it. In recovery, I am now an active, calm participant in life.
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- Lou Dunkling
- 26-05-2020
Incredible, beautifully narrated
Exceptionally honest and relatable ....10/10... Inspired yet another new day one .... Thank you 😍
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- April.Brisbane
- 21-10-2020
insightful
One of one the best drinking memoir books I’ve ever listened to.
And I’ve listened to a LOT.
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- polly
- 25-09-2022
All I can say is Thankyou Laura
This book is mandatory reading for those on this journey. Of all the ones I’ve read on this topic, in this vein, this one came closest to my heart. I normally do physical work while listening to audio books but this one made me stop and just listen, I really needed to hear these words with everything I have. I will be listening again immediately, for all the bits I may have missed. It really hit home for me. Again, Thankyou Laura for sharing this with me.
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- Paula M. Purser
- 22-01-2023
simply the best!
I've read so many 'sober' 'quit lit' books, but, this one has touched me on such a deep level. I've loved every word and will listen again, such an honest account from the author, thank you for sharing your story. I'm so happy I found this.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-03-2020
Hit home like a tonne of bricks.
Wow, a book about self improvement, without the lecturing elememt so common with the rest. Thank you For writing this, and for the genuine honesty.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-06-2020
We truly are the Luckiest
This book has brought me such peace and calmness. I have truly enjoyed it not once, but three times so far. I expect I will listen again. It’s raw truth has resonated with me.
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