PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Maree MacLean began her career as a business writer at Television New Zealand during the dot.com boom. Her work-hard, play-even-harder lifestyle led to burnout, so she flew the coup, landing in Hong Kong during its first outbreak of SARS. Maree hightailed it across the border into Canton and fell in love with life in China where she remained for five and a half years. More than twenty countries visited, and one Danish husband later, Maree returned to New Zealand, speaking Mandarin and Danish, which didn't get her very far at all! Determined to address her drinking problem, Maree moved to Waiheke Island and finally knocked the booze on the head. You'll find Maree is happiest in or on the water, crewing on sailboats, especially if they are racing. When she is not working for her local medical centres, Maree writes a hilarious monthly newsletter called unf*ck yourself. Maree lives with her best friend Jimbo and his two black cats, Grace and Hope.
"""If you're wondering if you should quit booze, but not sure how to start - this is the book for you. The No Bullshit Guide to Getting Sober does exactly what it says on the tin, and may be just your ticket to a happy, healthly, long-term sobriety."" Lotta Dann, author of The Wine O'Clock Myth. ""It's very timely - Covid and it's rounds of lock-downs have left many struggling in silence with a growing problem - I recommend it to anyone trying to get sober and this is an insightful read for therapists, too."" Dr. Robin Shepherd, alcohol and drug specialist, Piritahi Hau Ora. ""To the point and easy to read, MacLean draws on the evidence from science, and her own experience conquering the booze to write a book that will help you tackle your conveyor belt of excuses once and for all."" James Mahoney, sub-editor Gulf News."
