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Discover the transformative journey of Freda Love Smith in 'I Quit Everything', a compelling trade paperback that explores the depths of addiction and the liberating power of sobriety. This groundbreaking book is perfect for anyone 'sober curious' or seeking to understand their relationship with addictive substances and behaviors. Smith, an acclaimed musician, chronicles her bold experiment to eliminate one habit at a time - alcohol, sugar, caffeine, cannabis, and social media. With humor and raw honesty, she invites readers to join her as she navigates the often turbulent waters of withdrawal, uncovering childhood experiences and societal norms that shape our addictions. 'I Quit Everything' not only highlights the challenges of sobriety but also celebrates the personal growth that comes from reassessing our lives. Whether you resonate with her struggles or seek inspiration to change your own habits, this book offers valuable insights. A blend of memoir and sociological insight, it's an essential read for anyone looking to break free from destructive patterns. The year 2024 ushers in this essential work from Agate Publishing, paving the way for deeper understanding and more meaningful living. Plus, enjoy free shipping with delivery in up to 6 weeks! Grab your copy today and embark on your journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781572843271
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2024
Publisher: Agate Publishing
Description:
An experimental account of one woman’s quest to shed addictive substances and behaviors from her life—which dares to ask if we’re really better off without them.
In January 2021, Freda Love Smith, acclaimed rock musician and author of Red Velvet Underground, watched as insurgents stormed the U.S. Capitol. It felt like the culmination of eight months of pandemic anxiety. She needed a drink, badly. But she suspected a midday whiskey wouldn’t cure what was really ailing her—nor would her nightly cannabis gummy, or her four daily cups of tea, or any of the other substances she relied on to get through each day. Thus began her experiment to remove one addictive behavior from her life each month to see if sobriety was really all it was cracked up to be.
With honesty and humor, Smith describes the effects of withdrawal from alcohol, sugar, caffeine, cannabis, and social media, weaving in her reflections on the childhood experiences and cultural norms that fed her addictions to these behaviors. Part personal history, part sociological research, and part wry observation on addiction, intoxication, media, and pandemic behavior, I Quit Everything will resonate with anyone who has danced with destructive habits—that is, those who are “sober curious” but not necessarily sober. Smith’s experiment goes beyond simply quitting these five addictive behaviors. Moved by the circumstances of the pandemic and the general state of the world, she ends up leaving an unsatisfying job for more meaningful work and reevaluating other significant details of her life, such as motherhood and the music that defined her career.
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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781572843271
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2024
Publisher: Agate Publishing
Description:
An experimental account of one woman’s quest to shed addictive substances and behaviors from her life—which dares to ask if we’re really better off without them.
In January 2021, Freda Love Smith, acclaimed rock musician and author of Red Velvet Underground, watched as insurgents stormed the U.S. Capitol. It felt like the culmination of eight months of pandemic anxiety. She needed a drink, badly. But she suspected a midday whiskey wouldn’t cure what was really ailing her—nor would her nightly cannabis gummy, or her four daily cups of tea, or any of the other substances she relied on to get through each day. Thus began her experiment to remove one addictive behavior from her life each month to see if sobriety was really all it was cracked up to be.
With honesty and humor, Smith describes the effects of withdrawal from alcohol, sugar, caffeine, cannabis, and social media, weaving in her reflections on the childhood experiences and cultural norms that fed her addictions to these behaviors. Part personal history, part sociological research, and part wry observation on addiction, intoxication, media, and pandemic behavior, I Quit Everything will resonate with anyone who has danced with destructive habits—that is, those who are “sober curious” but not necessarily sober. Smith’s experiment goes beyond simply quitting these five addictive behaviors. Moved by the circumstances of the pandemic and the general state of the world, she ends up leaving an unsatisfying job for more meaningful work and reevaluating other significant details of her life, such as motherhood and the music that defined her career.
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