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This Is Not a Self-Help Book
- But It Might Just Help You
- Narrated by: Mark Mehigan
- Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins
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Summary
Much of Mark Mehigan’s 20s read like a how-to manual: How to get very drunk without raising people’s suspicions you might be an alcoholic. Outwardly successful, inside he was drowning.
Nearing 30, he was hurtling towards a nervous breakdown and using payday loans to fund a burgeoning cocaine habit. His only choice was to finally relinquish control and ask for help. In doing so he discovered a life beyond his wildest dreams.
This new way of life embraced letting stuff go. Giving things up. He discovered the power of rigorous honesty, how to live without relying on destructive behavioural patterns and the joy of letting people in instead of keeping them out.
Mark’s story is one of recovery and sobriety. It brilliantly articulates the societal pressures that can leave people feeling isolated and lost, and offers a path to finding your own sense of ‘good enough’. Perhaps Mark’s story can be the spark that ignites that journey for you, or at the very least a guide on how not to mess up your life. Either way, it’s definitely not a self-help book.
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'Searingly honest, hopeful and hilarious … I couldn’t put it down.' (Richie Sadlier, author of Let’s Talk: About Relationships, Sex and Intimacy)
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- Sinead G.
- 02-07-24
Honest, witty & relatable.
Mark tells an open an honest view of his experiences and history. everyone can take something from this.
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- GemmaG
- 16-07-24
honest and well articulated
An honest account of Mark's account of his journey to sobriety and learning to get to know himself. with humorous little anecdotes and stories. I think everyone who reads this book will get someone from it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-09-24
Truthful and sad
I enjoyed listening to his truthful story, it was always interesting and Mark told it so well.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-08-24
Chapter 10 and 11
Loved listening to this Mark . 19 months in recovery too and found chapter 10 and 11 so heart warming . Wishing u all the best . Sobriety: the gift that keeps on giving . 🙏🏻
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- Mary McD
- 15-07-24
Honest, witty,funny and sad
an honest account of how addiction affected his life and the steps he took to overcome it. a brilliant listen read by the author, I'd highly recommend it, this book had me laughing, crying, panicked with worrying about Mark and overjoyed with how he came through in the end
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- David Doyle
- 18-09-24
Interesting and honest story
loved the detail of marks story. Mark has a great way of describing a scene,I could picture it in my head. I think he is very brave sharing all of this information. a great listen and reminder of what is going on in our modern workd for people of all ages and backgrounds
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