Mark G: I thoroughly enjoyed Clare’s openness and candor about quitting alcohol. She is funny, touching, vulnerable and honest. Her insights ring true with my experience as I explore life without a drink in hand. She’s the real deal and I’d like to thank her for putting this out there for people like me. Thanks Clare!
United States on Oct 06, 2023
Nym: This book started off enjoyably enough, and at times it did offer interesting insights and nuggets of wisdom ('the obstacle course' analogy is great). I also do appreciate that not everyone fits that stereotypical image of the desperate alcoholic, and it's good to have books from the perspective of people that drink too much while appearing to hold things relatively together.
Unfortunately, overall I didn't enjoy the book, as the author's life is so privileged and unrelatable- living in her large West London home with three kids, not really having to work because of her husband's income, going to lunches and drinks receptions with royalty and other public figures. Even her boarding school education (where of course she was head girl) followed by Cambridge attendance.
All that is fine, everyone is entitled to their own life- but it's her downplaying of it that was so irritating. She constantly tried to sound more relatable e.g. almost apologetically justifying her purchase of a London flat in her twenties by saying it was much cheaper back then and her parents lent her the money (also a privilege...). The worst for me was when she spent thousands on a birthday party...
United Kingdom on Sep 24, 2023
HG: Loved reading this book. It’s a great first book if sober curious or on the road to being Alcohol free. Humorous, sad, motivating. Thanks to Claire for writing this book and being so open.
United Kingdom on Sep 16, 2023
Elizabeth: I read this book at 3 months sober and it was more informative than any other literature and a ton of meetings. Pink cloud? So it's not just me that got giddy, then found a rough patch. I'm grateful to Clare for the education and the laughs.
United States on Sep 05, 2023
Amazon Customer: Love this book, it is funny entertaining and also shares the dark moments of the fight with addiction. The struggle between being a mum, a wife and a professional and how social drinking can quickly move into the problem drinking zone. If you know you have a few more wines than you should then this book is for you
United Kingdom on Aug 31, 2023
Mrs Y L Parmentier: I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Spber Diaries and would recommend it to everyone.
It was full of advise and research that I’m sure helps lots of women feeling that they need to limit their drinking. It was also amusing at times with all her stories of when she was younger and the pranks she got up to.
United Kingdom on Aug 30, 2023
Amazon Customer: Enjoyed this light but informative book. I would actually read it again when I need a refreshing boost. Very nice
United States on Aug 27, 2023
beez: Loved Clare’s honesty, humor and life lessons. I’m sure it’s already helping folks change their lives. Good job Clare. Bzzzz
United States on Jul 21, 2023
Mary C: Easy to read. Funny but in a wistful way. Down to earth. Useful insights. I loved this book. Highly recommend
United States on Jul 18, 2023
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| Sale off | $6 OFF | $6 OFF | |
| Total Reviews | 143 reviews | 259 reviews | 259 reviews |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1473661875 | 978-1608686544 | 978-1608687862 |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches | 5.7 x 0.9 x 8.4 inches | 5.25 x 0.57 x 8 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,192 in Alcoholism Recovery#2,657 in Motherhood #29,652 in Memoirs | #138 in Alcoholism Recovery#632 in Women's Biographies#2,007 in Memoirs | #37 in Alcoholism Recovery#146 in Women's Biographies#557 in Memoirs |
| Alcoholism Recovery | Alcoholism Recovery | Alcoholism Recovery | Alcoholism Recovery |
| ISBN-10 | 1473661870 | 160868654X | 1608687864 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7/5 stars of 8,419 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 3,542 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 3,542 ratings |
| Hardcover | 336 pages | 248 pages | |
| Memoirs (Books) | Memoirs | Memoirs | Memoirs |
| Publisher | Coronet | New World Library | New World Library; Reprint edition |
| Item Weight | 1.26 pounds | 14.4 ounces | 9.6 ounces |
| Motherhood (Books) | Motherhood |
United Kingdom on Oct 17, 2023