What they are saying about The War of Sober: 

"Thoughts:
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is a great book not just for addicts trying to establish and maintain their sobriety but also psychologists, counsellors and the people working with them. It approaches the experience of addiction from the perspective of going to war and may help those who can’t get along with the 12 steps, contingency management or other forms of therapy traditionally used. It’s also helpful to have Edward detail his own experiences and approaches throughout so it feels less clinical and shows he does know what he’s talking about when he mentions the difficulties so it comes across less patronising than some self-help addiction books."

Favourite Quote:
"It doesn't matter what happened yesterday.
Win or lose, if we are still alive, we must decide to be different today and then make the correct choices today, because friends, today is all we have to work with." 
 

Review by

Kira Knight - Reviewer 

https://www.netgalley.com/book/306664/review/1232720 
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/95abc6ff-4e4f-479d-b5ca-8f423a94615f 
https://kjkreads.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-war-of-sober-by-edward-rand.html 
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6297253329 
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"great read and great advice along the way to help with alcohol consumption.
An honest account and enjoyable read."

Review by

Lucy Kenneally - Reviewer 

https://www.netgalley.com/book/306664/review/1231575 



"I feel like this book did not read exactly how I thought it would based on the description. It was an interesting read, however, but I do not feel like I am the target audience for it. I thought it would be more like a present-day, while Rand was actively trying to get sober, instead of a guidebook for how others can battle "the war of sober". I think this book could help people who are trying to get sober, and it felt like a guidebook with Rand's tips and actions to follow. I would not recommend this to any reader who is interested in someone's story on getting sober, but I would recommend this to someone who is trying to get sober. Additionally, Rand had a very distinct and unique voice that I appreciated throughout the book. He has a no-bullshit attitude and is telling you everything straight up. I did enjoy learning about Rand's history and experiences, and wish we had more of that in the book!"

Review by

Abby Hartwig - Reviewer 

https://www.netgalley.com/book/306664/review/1153638