Sober Better
A Roadbook
A book that brings together personal experience, social observation, and scientific insight on the subject of alcohol.
The chapters explore identity, family, society, and responsibility – and how these elements relate to one another.
Which patterns sustain, which routines take effect, and which spaces for change become visible?
Insight as a process for making one’s own decisions.
What if alcohol is not the real problem, but our response to something else?
Introduction, page 8
We drink because alcohol operates on multiple levels: biological, psychological, social and biographical.
Why we drink, page 12
Few substances are as deeply embedded in cultural rituals as alcohol. It marks transitions, celebrations, achievements and farewells.
Norms and Expectations, page 62
« Not your typical addiction literature. »
« No looking back. For me, it’s a look forward. »
« What stands out about this book is the way it engages with the reader. It doesn’t lecture and it doesn’t judge. »
« A demanding book. »
« A book that finds its position between personal reflection and specialist literature. »
About the Autor
For almost two decades, he worked as a taxi driver and ran a limousine service, meeting people from across society and around the world. He also practiced skydiving – an experience of intensity, fear, courage and personal boundaries. Law, philosophy and journalistic work stand for structure, critical thinking and research.
His interest in the subject of alcohol is deeply personal.
For many years, he has been exploring the role alcohol plays in individual lives, in families and in our culture. From personal reflection, observation, conversations and research, Sober Better gradually emerged: a project aimed at understanding alcohol, questioning habits and finding practical ways to change them.
Behind it is a simple idea:
Understanding something matters – experiencing change matters even more.
Roadbook and Progressbook
Where am I right now?
Short entries.
Markers.
Reviews.
What becomes visible today can be categorized tomorrow.
SoberWalk
How do I calm my system?
Walking. Observing.
Alone or with others.
Thoughts become clearer in the rhythm of your steps.
Change becomes tangible.
Besser nüchtern – A Roadbook für Klarheit und neue Freiheit
ISBN (Softcover): 978-3-9827885-0-0, 296 Seiten, € 24,-
Besser nüchtern – A Progressbook als persönliches Notiz- und Arbeitsbuch
ISBN (Softcover): 978-3-9827885-1-7, 128 Seiten, € 13,-
Internationale Ausgaben – International Editions
Sober Better – A Roadbook for clarity and freedom
ISBN (Softcover): 978-3-9827885-2-4, 294 pages
Sober Better – A Progressbook as a personal notebook and workbook
ISBN (Softcover): 978-3-9827885-3-1, 160 pages
Sobriéta Active – A Progressbook de suivi
comme journal personnel et cahier d’exercices
ISBN (Softcover): 978-3-9827885-4-8, 160 pages
Sobriedad Attiva – A Progressbook de progreso como cuaderno
personal y libro de ejercicios
ISBN (Softcover): 978-3-9827885-5-5, 160 paginas
Sobrietà Activa – A Progressbook dei progressi come quaderno
personale e quaderno di esercizi
ISBN (Softcover): 978-3-9827885-6-2, 160 pagine
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