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Glass Half Full
In April 2011, Lucy Rocca woke up in a hospital bed with no memory of how she had ended up there. After accepting that her drinking had spiralled out of control, she made the decision there and then to never touch alcohol again. However, the early days were a challenge, and Lucy began recording her journey in a blog as a way of helping herself move forward to a happy and sober future. For someone who defined herself by her love of drinking for over twenty years, letting go of the booze crutch was initially a challenge, but over time, Lucy began to realise how much happier she was living alcohol-free. Glass Half Full is the story of her journey from hopelessly devoted wine fiend to sober and truly happy for the first time in her adult life. As the founder of Soberistas.com, Lucy's blog also provides motivational and inspirational support for those seeking an alcohol-free life.
200 pages, Paperback
First published January 15, 2014
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April 17, 2015
Favorite quotes:
"Remove the drug, remove the need for the drug."
"Forgiveness of self is impossible until you stop longing for a better past."
"I presented myself as a hedonist, someone who as always 'up for it.'"
"For me, maintaining a commitment to sobriety is much less about steely willpower, and more about bathing in the beauty of a life lived untainted by alcohol."
"It's a sad man my friend who's livin' in his own skin, and can't stand the company." - Bruce Springsteen
"I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe." - Dalai Lama
"Remove the drug, remove the need for the drug."
"Forgiveness of self is impossible until you stop longing for a better past."
"I presented myself as a hedonist, someone who as always 'up for it.'"
"For me, maintaining a commitment to sobriety is much less about steely willpower, and more about bathing in the beauty of a life lived untainted by alcohol."
"It's a sad man my friend who's livin' in his own skin, and can't stand the company." - Bruce Springsteen
"I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe." - Dalai Lama
January 17, 2019
Brilliantly positive
Sometimes in sobriety you can get lost in the day to day struggles of life, it's hard to step back, breathe and remember how far you have come. Glass half full makes you remember to do this, to give yourself credit because the easier route would have been to carry on the cycle.
Life isn't always easy, but it's always worth experiencing it sober! A great read and very true!
Sometimes in sobriety you can get lost in the day to day struggles of life, it's hard to step back, breathe and remember how far you have come. Glass half full makes you remember to do this, to give yourself credit because the easier route would have been to carry on the cycle.
Life isn't always easy, but it's always worth experiencing it sober! A great read and very true!
May 9, 2018
Excellent
Excellent read
So inspiring read all books from Lucy and will definitely read all future books. Can't wait for more reads.
Excellent read
So inspiring read all books from Lucy and will definitely read all future books. Can't wait for more reads.
April 6, 2021
Too much talk about her kids.
Too much talk about her kids and not enough about her drinking habit and how bad it got needed more details
Too much talk about her kids and not enough about her drinking habit and how bad it got needed more details
March 29, 2018
Excellent reasons for not drinking
Written passionately and from the heart, one of the most compelling books you will ever read if you want to quit drinking alcohol.
Written passionately and from the heart, one of the most compelling books you will ever read if you want to quit drinking alcohol.
April 28, 2016
Second reading is better
This is an excellent book that charts Lucy Roca's transformation from heavy drinker to teetotaller. The sober lifestyle is most definitely a no brainer, but like Lucy it took me a while to accept. Re-reading this book in my 4th year of being alcohol free was more enjoyable as I have lived through the positive changes she describes, I just needed a reminder as to how lucky I am to be living the dream of a life of self fulfilment without alcohol instead of my former existence of self destruction due to intoxication.
This is an excellent book that charts Lucy Roca's transformation from heavy drinker to teetotaller. The sober lifestyle is most definitely a no brainer, but like Lucy it took me a while to accept. Re-reading this book in my 4th year of being alcohol free was more enjoyable as I have lived through the positive changes she describes, I just needed a reminder as to how lucky I am to be living the dream of a life of self fulfilment without alcohol instead of my former existence of self destruction due to intoxication.
November 22, 2015
Much needed
Lucy is such a captivating writer. Her honesty that is shared in this book is nothing less than noteworthy. Such a great read for someone who is really seeking to be better and to understand the "PROCESS" of progress not Perfection. Thanks Lucy! You rock! P.S. fellas, this book is for us guys too and much Needed!
Lucy is such a captivating writer. Her honesty that is shared in this book is nothing less than noteworthy. Such a great read for someone who is really seeking to be better and to understand the "PROCESS" of progress not Perfection. Thanks Lucy! You rock! P.S. fellas, this book is for us guys too and much Needed!
December 7, 2014
An excellent read for anyone who suffers with alcohol and who wants an upbeat and positive slant on beating their demons. I would recommend this book to anyone and can't rate it highly enough.
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