Great Read. Kane is a master at writing about Alcohol addiction and educates you that it a disease. but people can get help if they want it.A must READ

I had no idea how hard it is to stop drinking. I cannot drink as it makes me sick. I wonder why we allow alcohol to dominate our society. It is weakness.

I am in recovery myself, this was a breath of fresh air. To know you are not perfect, mistakes will happen. As long as you get back up, life will continue on safely again. Great read and proud of you. Cheers to sobriety.

Thank you Mr. Kane, for sharing your story. It is truly inspiring and one that I will go back to many times as I start my journey in recovery. Thank you, again.

For those interested in quitting or sober curious, a candid account of one person’s journey

A fantastic and accurate account of what some call a high-functioning alcoholic - although once sober usually learn that was not the case. Perfect descriptions of the path that leads to the ultimate decision to quit, the early days and how lives can be transformed into truly living. Sobriety has been the greatest decision of my life and I love to hear from others who have found the joys of sobriety.

I really enjoyed this book From the first page Gtp the last it has my attention. As a person in Recovery i could relate to the thoughts, feelings and fears.

Not a bad book by any means, I was just looking for non-fictional account of a sobriety journey. This is kind of a 12 step story and it’s fictional. His wife and family are way too supportive and insightful to be real… but there may be some redeeming value in the overall story of the process.

Love the writing and the heartfelt story of the difficult but rewarding road to recovery. Related so much with my own journey to sobriety. I highlighted allot in the book! Will recommend.

I'm at the mid way point of this book and to it very relatable and real. I've learned a lot in 109 pages.

This memoir pulls you straight into the emotional reality of alcoholism, family strain, and the fight to rebuild a life. The author shares her story with honesty and vulnerability, letting you feel the fear, hope, and determination behind every step toward sobriety. A powerful read that shows the strength it takes to choose healing and the possibility of redemption for anyone struggling with alcohol.

A wonderful read that scared the hell out of me. I’m 230 days without a drink as I finish your book and never felt better and never looking back. Well done!

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.

The basic plot was fine. All the feelings the main character describes regarding the drinking and its ramifications were true. However, the actual plot and characters in the book feel really fabricated.Main character seems to be married to a unicorn who has a medical background which allows her to understand alcoholism on the level of an addiction counselor but that “isn’t her field”. She stays out of his way and barely comments when he has his incidents while drinking, then knows his sobriety down to the day when he’s recovering, all while spouting very in depth knowledge of every stage he's in. The perfect balance, which none of the rest of us will ever come close to.His son has one incident in his youth when he gets drunk and his father has a “hard conversation” with him…and nothing ever happens again. Another unicorn.The best one, though, is the job. Guy works as a corporate data analyst. His company decides to move him over to position of…addiction counselor? When he has no degree in even basic social work? And pay him the same amount he was making as a corporate exec? Anyone who works or has ever worked for a corporation knows how likely that is.The book was engaging and easy to read, and had a clear message. All good. But the reality is…there’s no reality here.

This was a great, quick, relatable Read. The end of the book also has resources and exercises for anyone interested in recovery and sobriety.

Great book to have in the sobriety support literature library. Highly recommend for those in the corporate world as well.

This book describes so many of the reasons I stopped drinking. It’s reaffirming the decision I made over a year ago, and it is still comforting and supportive to know I am not alone.

This is an easy, short read but I wasn't quite convinced by it. It is described as a `memoir style fiction' but is ostensibly based on a true account. The protagonist, Dave, has a wife and child who speak in a very odd style, always knowing the exact right thing to say. At one point we are told that he is hiding his addiction by drinking half coffee, half bourbon in his mug whilst he's watching his son's sports team but any drinker knows that whisky smells really strongly and it would be really noticeable if you were drinking it in the morning. Vodka is the problem drinker's daytime choice!

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! 🙏

This book really stayed with me. The Double Life of a High-Functioning Alcoholic captures something most people don’t talk about - the quiet, hidden kind of struggle that happens behind a polished life. The honesty here is powerful; it doesn’t dramatize addiction but shows how it slowly takes over, one “I’m fine” at a time.What I loved most is how hopeful it feels. It doesn’t shame or preach - it reminds you that recovery doesn’t have to wait for rock bottom. The writing is heartfelt, easy to connect with, and filled with those little moments that make you nod and think, “Yeah, I’ve been there.” A must-read for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol or trying to understand someone who is.

A very moving story. It offers deep insight into alcoholism and what it’s like to live with it and to keep functioning despite it. Told in an honest and often unsettling way, the book draws the reader in and truly makes you think. It touched me deeply, and I sincerely hope this story will help many others.

This book in a nutshell: It is a story about an alcoholic who quit drinking, then didn't, then did. And life happened. And he wanted to drink but didn't. The end.It didn't seem like a cautionary tale as much as it was a way to solicit a "pat on the back for not doing something I said I didn't want to do."I could never tell if the story was fact or fiction. And to me it doesn't matter, because you cannot tell me it takes "courage" to not do something.

Like many, I enjoy a drink; it's rare that a week goes by without one. This book is a well-written example of how drinking can spiral out of control even very easily. The author tells us how he got to the terrifying state of being a high-functioning alcoholic and then how he turned it around, his relapses and as of now, his success in not drinking. I can see how easy it would be to get in the author's position and while I'm not giving the demon drink up, I will be carefully watching for any signs it is getting out of control.

It takes so much courage and sacrifice in itself to recover from alcohol addiction. And in that aspect this book throws some light by giving an honest and powerful look into the hidden life of a high-functioning alcoholic. An eye-opening book as it provides hope and strength to rebuild one's life..

I guess, the author had the right motivation to write this book. Helping others to do it by explaining his story is a good strat. Good read.

This is an impactful story about overcoming alcoholism—the denial, relapses and the journey of addition to recovery. Written like a memoir with psychological insights of what is feels like to be an addict, dealing with cravings years after sobriety.

The Double Life of a High-Functioning AlcoholicThe path to long term sobriety is indeed a struggle with emotional setbacks: anxiety, depression, sadness, guilt, shame, and much more, as mentioned in this book. Relapse happened as a part of the journey, but you came back with a sense of purpose, not just to stabilize yourself, but to be useful to others still fighting to find their way out.Finally, the gift of your sobriety, the realization of your life's meaning by helping others. Thank you for writing this inspiring and courageous memoir.

As a social worker, I often meet clients who struggle deeply with addiction, from smoking to alcohol, and the emotional turmoil that comes with recovery. That’s why I was especially drawn to The Double Life of a High-Functioning Alcoholic by Howard Kane. I wanted to understand, from the inside, what it truly feels like to live through and overcome alcoholism. What I found was far beyond theory. This book offers a raw, honest, and deeply human portrayal of addiction and recovery. It doesn’t preach or moralize; instead, it immerses you in the emotional reality of denial, fear, and the fragile hope of starting again. The author’s portrayal of the small, private moments, the physical shakes, the lies told to stay “in control,” and the quiet courage it takes to face another sober day felt authentic and profoundly moving. For me, as someone who supports people through their own recovery journeys, this story helped me better understand the psychological landscape of addiction, not just the behavior but the shame, the secrecy, and the courage behind it. I truly believe this book is not only valuable for those recovering from alcohol use but also for professionals, friends, and families seeking to support them.

The Double Life of a High Functioning Alcoholic was a relatable read. I picked this book because I've been trying to understand my alcoholic father-in-law. I couldn’t quite figure out what he really goes through. After reading this book I finally understand the story of an alcoholic. I applaud anyone who is fighting the battle of covering alcoholism. As the author expresses, sobriety is achieved through a lot of hard work and difficult decision making. I definitely recommend this book to anyone trying to achieve sobriety.