Príbeh o radikálnom rozhodnutí prestať piť. V kultúrnom prostredí, ktoré je alkoholom posadnuté. Autorka Holly Whitakerová opisuje svoju cestu od pitia k životu bez alkoholu. V spoločnosti, kde sa pije takmer neustále. „Ani neviete, ako veľmi túto knihu potrebujete ... Zachráni vám život,“ povedala Melissa Hartwig Urban, spoluzakladateľka a šéfka obchodov Whole30.
Žijeme vo svete posadnutom alkoholom a pitím. Pijeme na krstinách, pracovných stretnutiach, brunchoch, na promóciách aj pohreboch. A hoci ako spoločnosť sme posadnutí zdravým životným štýlom, alkohol stále považujeme za „magický elixír“. Aj keď je všetko, len nie to. Keď sa autorka rozhodla vyhľadať pomoc, vydala sa na cestu, ktorá ju nielen doviedla k triezvosti – ale taktiež zistila, akú silnú pozíciu má alkohol v našich životoch. Špeciálne v životoch žien. Poukazuje napríklad na reklamy na alkohol cielené na ženy – podobne, ako na ženy cielili tabakové firmy v 50. rokoch. Na pitie sa už nikdy nebude pozerať tak, ako doteraz, ak si prečítate túto knihu.
"For years, Holly Whitaker wore her workaholic-party-girl persona as a badge of honor, while privately feeling increasingly miserable. She believed that if she could just eat cleaner, save more money, and be more perfect, her life would finally snap into place. Yet all of her attempts to fix herself just added up to more chaos and the chaos added up to more pain and so she added more wine. When she finally had enough and started looking around for help, she was shocked to find that the only systems in place to support her quitting drinking were archaic, patriarchal, and ineffective for the unique needs of women. The Alcoholics Anonymous model focused on strict anonymity, making the ego the enemy, and surrendering power, voice, and agency to a male concept of God. But Holly instinctively knew that what she needed was a deeper understanding of her own identity, the courage to take control of her own life, and to be embraced by a supportive and vocal community. What's more, she could not ignore the ways that alcohol companies were targeting women, just as the tobacco industry had successfully done generations before. Holly became resolute--not only did she have to find her way out of her own addiction, she felt a calling to create something bigger, so that women anywhere on the drinking continuum might find their way as well. The result is her company, Tempest, which provides the education to address the root cause of addiction, the tools to break the cycle of addiction, and the community necessary to build a life free from alcohol. Written in a unique voice that is relatable, honest, and witty, Quit Like a Woman is a groundbreaking look at the insidious role alcohol plays in our lives. Holly offers up a clear-eyed recovery model that banishes the punitive approach to quitting espoused by male-centric programs like AA and provides a positive alternative to living our best lives without the crutch of intoxication. Holly details what makes us sick, keeps us out of our power, and what is possible when we remove alcohol and destroy our belief system around it"-- Provided by publisher
Focusing on a female-centered approach, the founder of a recovery program presents an innovative method for achieving sobriety. This radical new path emphasizes the unique challenges women face in addiction and recovery, offering tailored strategies and support. The program aims to empower women to reclaim their lives and foster a strong sense of community among participants.
