Glorious Rock Bottom
'A shocking story told with heart and hope. You won't be able to put it down.' Dolly Alderton
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Published:13th May '21
Should be back in stock very soon
This memoir chronicles Bryony Gordon's journey through addiction and recovery, highlighting her struggles and triumphs in Glorious Rock Bottom.
In Glorious Rock Bottom, Bryony Gordon shares her deeply personal journey through addiction and recovery. As a respected journalist and bestselling author, she candidly recounts her tumultuous twenty-year relationship with alcohol and drugs. The memoir explores the harrowing moments of her life, revealing how hitting rock bottom became a pivotal turning point that ultimately saved her. Through her trademark honesty, she delves into the chaos that addiction brings, highlighting the impact it has on family, work, and self-worth.
This memoir is not just a recounting of struggles; it is a testament to resilience and the path toward self-acceptance. Bryony's journey takes readers through the challenging processes of rehab, the twelve-step program, and the painful yet necessary self-reflection that follows. Each chapter unfolds with both dark humor and poignant insights, illustrating the complexities of addiction and the profound connection between mental health and substance abuse.
Glorious Rock Bottom is a story of hope and transformation. Bryony emerges from the depths of her addiction into a life filled with joy, pride, and a newfound sense of self. This book is not only a memoir but also an inspiring account that encourages others facing similar battles. It is a reminder that recovery is possible and that there is light even in the darkest of times.
Bryony Gordon is a terrific, compassionate writer whose razor-sharp honesty slices through every sentence of this compelling memoir. * Liz Day *
Poetic, raw and very important. * Fearne Cotton *
It is my favourite of Bryony's books. * Dolly Alderton *
This book will make us all kinder, brighter and better. * Daisy Buchanan *
This is a book that tears down walls. It will make sobriety attractive and accessible in a way it never has before. * Marian Keyes *
Brutally honest * Daily Mail *
Gordon's new book is a frank, sometimes wince-inducing and often very funny look at her 20-year relationship with booze. * INews *
Bryony Gordon has penned a compelling, candid sobriety memoir * Independent *
An unflinching memoir... harrowing but ultimately hopeful, this is essential reading. * Red *
[Bryony Gordon] has now charted the whole journey through her through alcoholism and subsequent recovery in her no-holds-barred new book. * Press Association *
This very readable book is a crucial reminder that change - of any kind - isn't going to happen with a quick fix but that sometimes it can truly hurt and undo us but that there is a way out of the darkest places. * Stylist *
honest and courageous... a message of hope and encouragement to others facing similar battles. * PA *
Glorious Rock Bottom tells how bone-suckingly hungry Bryony Gordon is for sobriety, how hard (and expensive) it is to get there, and what a wonderful place it turns out to be. * iNews *
Made me laugh, cry and cringe. * The Scots Magazine *
Alcohol, drugs and outrageous behaviour. . . This is how bad habits can change your life - and it is a great read * Financial Adviser *
ISBN: 9781472253774
Dimensions: 198mm x 128mm x 24mm
Weight: 206g
288 pages