--- product_id: 405619425 title: "The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER" price: "1129304₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/405619425-the-unexpected-joy-of-being-sober-the-sunday-times-bestseller store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **Price:** 1129304₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - **How much does it cost?** 1129304₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/405619425-the-unexpected-joy-of-being-sober-the-sunday-times-bestseller) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER by Gray, Catherine online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: I was surprised how good is the book. Good written. Very easy to read. Review: The opening line of this review is a bit of a cliche, but this book really is 'a great source of inspiration and know-how for anyone worried about their drinking and wanting to quit'. There now, I've said it. And like most cliches, it's really true. I finished it in two sittings, hooked as I was by a fluid prose style that alternates effortlessly between painful anecdotes, and joyful solutions, from a young life well lived, and lessons well learned - the hard way. If you're reading because you drink too much (binge / blackouts, etc) and want to quit, then you will undoubtedly recognise your own behaviour, and relentless string of catastrophes, in the episodes of excess and subsequent fallout that Catherine Gray writes about so candidly. This is just one of the ways that she manages to connect with the reader and, perhaps, why this reader felt so driven to keep going. There's a sense that you are in knowing, experienced, 'safe' and unpatronising hands, and as the author's own journey progresses, that there really is light at the end of the tunnel. It's never preachy or obvious, just honest, heartfelt, practical, and real. This is not just a self help book - although it does (for me, at least) achieve the ultimate goal of those books - it's much more than that. It's more like an entertaining, utterly engrossing journal; shared with the reader so that they too may reach a similar point of freedom from addiction, and experience the 'unexpected joy' that the author herself has finally found. It's a timely travelogue for those of us looking to forge a new path for ourselves (techniques discussed in the book) and, to stretch the metaphor further, keep our ships from crashing against the rocks... and sinking. I imagine I'll return to the text often, as there are lots of useful quips and quotes, references, and links to groups and services that I know are going to be very useful, if not vital, in my own recovery. Highly recommend. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #39,078 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Alcoholism & Recovery #17 in Drug & Chemical Abuse Addiction & Recovery #43 in Fatherhood | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,343) | | Dimensions | 12.7 x 2.67 x 19.69 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 1912023385 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1912023387 | | Item weight | 249 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 272 pages | | Publication date | 28 December 2017 | | Publisher | Aster | ## Images ![The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717uo3c4mXL.jpg) ![The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71aAUsz3YdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***F on 6 April 2025* I was surprised how good is the book. Good written. Very easy to read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***D on 7 February 2018* The opening line of this review is a bit of a cliche, but this book really is 'a great source of inspiration and know-how for anyone worried about their drinking and wanting to quit'. There now, I've said it. And like most cliches, it's really true. I finished it in two sittings, hooked as I was by a fluid prose style that alternates effortlessly between painful anecdotes, and joyful solutions, from a young life well lived, and lessons well learned - the hard way. If you're reading because you drink too much (binge / blackouts, etc) and want to quit, then you will undoubtedly recognise your own behaviour, and relentless string of catastrophes, in the episodes of excess and subsequent fallout that Catherine Gray writes about so candidly. This is just one of the ways that she manages to connect with the reader and, perhaps, why this reader felt so driven to keep going. There's a sense that you are in knowing, experienced, 'safe' and unpatronising hands, and as the author's own journey progresses, that there really is light at the end of the tunnel. It's never preachy or obvious, just honest, heartfelt, practical, and real. This is not just a self help book - although it does (for me, at least) achieve the ultimate goal of those books - it's much more than that. It's more like an entertaining, utterly engrossing journal; shared with the reader so that they too may reach a similar point of freedom from addiction, and experience the 'unexpected joy' that the author herself has finally found. It's a timely travelogue for those of us looking to forge a new path for ourselves (techniques discussed in the book) and, to stretch the metaphor further, keep our ships from crashing against the rocks... and sinking. I imagine I'll return to the text often, as there are lots of useful quips and quotes, references, and links to groups and services that I know are going to be very useful, if not vital, in my own recovery. Highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***A on 29 May 2025* Un libro duro de leer pero necesario si te hace falta ayuda y tienes un problema con el alcohol. Va al grano y directo y a veces es rudo, pero te muestra el proceso de cambio a una vida mejor y libre. A mí me ayudó y lo recomiendo. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/405619425-the-unexpected-joy-of-being-sober-the-sunday-times-bestseller](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/405619425-the-unexpected-joy-of-being-sober-the-sunday-times-bestseller) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*