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This Is Not a Self-Help Book

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This Is Not a Self-Help Book

By: Mark Mehigan
Narrated by: Mark Mehigan
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About this listen

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.

©2024 Mark Mehigan (P)2024 Bolinda Publishing Addiction & Recovery Entertainment & Celebrities Mental Health Physical Illness & Disease Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Substance abuse

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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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I liked that Mark wrote this book, and then he read it to us too. His connection to a Higher Power moved me too.

His raw honesty about himself.

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Mark tells an open an honest view of his experiences and history. everyone can take something from this.

Honest, witty & relatable.

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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.

honest and well articulated

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I enjoyed listening to his truthful story, it was always interesting and Mark told it so well.

Truthful and sad

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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 . 🙏🏻

Chapter 10 and 11

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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

Honest, witty,funny and sad

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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

Interesting and honest story

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