Holly Whitaker Libros

For years, Holly Whitaker embraced her workaholic-party-girl persona while feeling increasingly miserable. She believed that achieving perfection in various aspects of her life would bring happiness, but her attempts only led to more chaos and pain, prompting her to drink more. When she sought help, she was disheartened to find that existing support systems for quitting drinking were outdated and ineffective for women. The Alcoholics Anonymous model emphasized anonymity and surrendering to a male concept of God, which clashed with Holly's need for self-empowerment and community support. Recognizing the targeted marketing of alcohol to women, she felt compelled to create a solution that addressed her own addiction and helped others. This led to the founding of Tempest, a company that offers education on addiction's root causes, tools for breaking the cycle, and a supportive community for those seeking a life free from alcohol. With a relatable and witty voice, Holly presents a groundbreaking perspective on the pervasive influence of alcohol, advocating for a recovery model that empowers women and challenges the punitive approaches of traditional programs. She explores what keeps us from our power and the possibilities that arise when we remove alcohol from our lives.

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.

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.