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The Double Life of a High-Functioning Alcoholic: Addiction, Lies, and the Courage to Quit Drinking Alcohol
You don’t have to hit rock bottom to realize alcohol is wrecking your life. Sometimes, it just takes one honest look in the mirror.
Dave seemed to have it all—a high-powered job, a loving family, and respect from everyone around him. On the outside, his life looked perfect. On the inside, he was hiding a secret that threatened to take it all away.
His drinking didn’t look like a problem. No missed meetings. No arrests. No empty bottles in the morning. Just a few drinks to unwind... that turned into blackouts, memory gaps, and a growing fear he couldn’t explain away.
The Double Life of a High-Functioning Alcoholic is a gripping, memoir-style novel inspired by author Howard Kane’s own sobriety journey. As an executive at a Fortune 500 company, Howard spent years hiding his worries behind late nights and busy workdays. This book takes you inside the mind of someone who is falling apart, even when everything looks fine. You’ll alcohol dependence can hide behind success, charm, and ambitionThe subtle warning signs most people miss until it’s too lateWhy moderation often fails and what real recovery looks likeHow sobriety unlocks clarity, connection, and strength you didn’t know you hadThe Sober Toolkit, a set of practical tools to quit drinking
If you have ever asked yourself, “Is my drinking really a problem?” this book is for you. Do not wait for disaster. See what is possible when you choose honesty and healing.
Buy The Double Life of a High-Functioning Alcoholic now and begin your new chapter today
Dave seemed to have it all—a high-powered job, a loving family, and respect from everyone around him. On the outside, his life looked perfect. On the inside, he was hiding a secret that threatened to take it all away.
His drinking didn’t look like a problem. No missed meetings. No arrests. No empty bottles in the morning. Just a few drinks to unwind... that turned into blackouts, memory gaps, and a growing fear he couldn’t explain away.
The Double Life of a High-Functioning Alcoholic is a gripping, memoir-style novel inspired by author Howard Kane’s own sobriety journey. As an executive at a Fortune 500 company, Howard spent years hiding his worries behind late nights and busy workdays. This book takes you inside the mind of someone who is falling apart, even when everything looks fine. You’ll alcohol dependence can hide behind success, charm, and ambitionThe subtle warning signs most people miss until it’s too lateWhy moderation often fails and what real recovery looks likeHow sobriety unlocks clarity, connection, and strength you didn’t know you hadThe Sober Toolkit, a set of practical tools to quit drinking
If you have ever asked yourself, “Is my drinking really a problem?” this book is for you. Do not wait for disaster. See what is possible when you choose honesty and healing.
Buy The Double Life of a High-Functioning Alcoholic now and begin your new chapter today
189 pages, Hardcover
Published July 17, 2025
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October 15, 2025
Awesome book about alcoholism and recovery
I really liked the honesty in which he shared the nity gritty of his journey from active alcoholism to active recovery and how it blossoms into service. Very helpful read in my recovery journey! 🙏
I really liked the honesty in which he shared the nity gritty of his journey from active alcoholism to active recovery and how it blossoms into service. Very helpful read in my recovery journey! 🙏
December 1, 2025
Honest, open, painful and uplifting
I chose this book to help me better understand the struggles my alcoholic daughter is experiencing as she tries to break an alcoholic stranglehold. I, as well, needed to break free from my misconceptions, frustrations and judgment.
The depth and breadth of this book has stunned me, honestly. The perspectives shared, the tools, the emphasis on what can be built and freed up really opened my eyes. I can use these tools personally for my own emotional struggles, as well as being a better support for my daughter.
What a gift.
Thank you, Howard Kane.
I chose this book to help me better understand the struggles my alcoholic daughter is experiencing as she tries to break an alcoholic stranglehold. I, as well, needed to break free from my misconceptions, frustrations and judgment.
The depth and breadth of this book has stunned me, honestly. The perspectives shared, the tools, the emphasis on what can be built and freed up really opened my eyes. I can use these tools personally for my own emotional struggles, as well as being a better support for my daughter.
What a gift.
Thank you, Howard Kane.
October 16, 2025
Engrossing read
As a fellow alcoholic I found in your journey a calming honesty and remarkable identification.As member of A.A I will have no hesitation in recommending this book to both newcomers and long timers , great recovery tool ODDAT
As a fellow alcoholic I found in your journey a calming honesty and remarkable identification.As member of A.A I will have no hesitation in recommending this book to both newcomers and long timers , great recovery tool ODDAT
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