Why We Drink Too Much: The Hidden Science of Just One More - Couverture rigide

Knowles, Charles

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ISBN 10 : 1035062097 ISBN 13 : 9781035062096

Editeur : Macmillan, 2026

Synopsis

‘Compelling and fascinating . . . A must-read’ – Andrew Jenkinson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Why We Eat (Too Much)

The revolutionary book that will change how you think about drinking forever – whether you're tackling Dry January, looking for a permanent shift or simply curious.

We drink to celebrate, to de-stress and to fit in. We barely question it – until we wake up with that vague sense of dread and ask, 'Why me?' If you are a perfectly rational person in all other areas of your life, but too often find that one glass of wine turns into a bottle, it isn't a moral failing or a lack of character. It's biology.

In Why We Drink Too Much, leading surgeon and clinical researcher Dr Charles Knowles combines jaw-dropping science with his own harrowing journey as a recovering alcoholic to reveal what is really happening in our brains. With sharp wit and professional rigour, he unpacks:

• The Reward System: Why alcohol hijacks our survival instincts and overrides our ability to choose.
• The ‘Drinking Champion’ Phenotype: Why some of us are genetically primed to feel more reward from every sip.
• A 12-Principle Blueprint: A science-backed guide to reclaiming your choice and moving toward long-term neutrality or sobriety.

Whether you are ‘sober curious,’ a ‘grey area’ drinker, or someone who has visited the edge and didn’t like the view, Dr Knowles offers a smart, accessible guide to reclaiming your choice.

'Fascinating' – Robin Ince
'Illuminating and beautifully written.' – Clare Pooley, bestselling author of The Sober Diaries
'Openhearted [and] useful. Knowles blends science and memoir to persuade readers to cut down on alcohol' – The New York Times

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Dr Charles Knowles is a practicing surgeon, Chief Academic Officer and Clinical Director of Research at the esteemed Cleveland Clinic. He is also a Professor of Surgery at Queen Mary University of London. He has published over 300 peer-reviewed scientific papers and several academic books, and contributed as an expert to sober community groups and programmes. Why We Drink Too Much is his first popular book.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Macmillan
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1035062097
• ISBN 13: 9781035062096
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 304
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