The Double Life of a High-Functioning Alcoholic

Addiction, Lies, and the Courage to Quit Drinking Alcohol

De: Howard Kane

Narrado por: Benjamin Powell

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 successful career, a loving family, the respect of everyone around him. But behind the polished surface, he was drinking in secret, convincing himself it wasn’t a problem. No arrests. No missed meetings. Just a few drinks to relax… until the blackouts, the lies, and the fear he couldn’t escape.

The Double Life of a High-Functioning Alcoholic is a raw, memoir-style novel inspired by Howard Kane’s own sobriety journey. It takes you inside the hidden world of high-functioning addiction where success becomes a mask, denial runs deep, and every drink feels both normal and dangerous.

This is not a guide or a how-to. It’s the intimate story of secrets, consequences, and the dangerous illusion that “everything is under control.”

Buy now and step inside a powerful story of struggle, survival, and recovery.

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Raw, eye opening, and deeply relatable

Howard Kane shines a light on the hidden struggles so many face but few talk about. This memoir style novel is honest, gripping, and full of hard truths about high functioning alcoholism. It’s not just a story of addiction, it’s a story of courage, healing, and hope. A must read for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol.

Powerful

Wow, this audiobook really hit me... I just had to stop and think for a minute. The narration was so raw and honest, with a voice that felt so real, you could hear the emotion in every single word. The performance was just so compelling. It's a great listen, and the production quality is top-notch. It truly felt like I was right there with the narrator…powerful.

Inspirational

This audiobook is very instructional and filled with personal anecdotes that really drive the message home. The author was definitely vulnerable in putting this together. I think it'll help a lot of people. Great narration, too.

Secrets Revelled

This book provided the secrets of an alcholic in which how they survive the day and what they must do to hide their drinking.

Very Relatable

This book hit me real hard because I saw a lot of myself in the main character. On the outside, I looked like I was doing fine too, but on the inside, I was drinking way more than anyone knew. I would have small bottle in my car before all events. The way he talked about hiding it and trying to keep control reminded me of the lies I used to tell myself. It’s not easy to face those memories, but it also gave me hope seeing how he worked through it. If you’ve ever struggled with alcohol, this story will feel really familiar and maybe even help you see you’re not alone. Only thing I did not like was the audio was a bit fuzzy.

eye opener!

This audiobook floored me with how real and relatable it felt. It shows a side of alcohol addiction that most people never see—the kind hidden behind success, stability, and a smile. The writing is sharp but deeply personal, pulling you into the quiet unraveling of someone who “looks fine” yet is battling demons in secret. What I appreciated most is the mix of raw storytelling and practical insights, especially the Sober Toolkit, which makes this more than just a memoir. It’s honest, vulnerable, and ultimately hopeful. A must-listen for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol.

My Own Thoughts

I’m a corporate attorney who never missed a court date, yet I’d polish off a bottle of cabernet alone in the garage after the kids were asleep. Dave’s inner monologue—those split-second justifications, the mental math of “one more won’t hurt”—was so spot-on I had to put the book down twice just to breathe. If you’re still telling yourself you’ve got it handled, read this and see how thin that lie really is.

High-functioning alcoholism

This is a powerful, honest look at high-functioning alcoholism and the hidden struggles behind a polished life. It combines storytelling with practical recovery tools like the Sober Toolkit. Inspiring, insightful, and a must for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol

Honest, Powerful, and Deeply Human

The Double Life of a High-Functioning Alcoholic is one of the most honest and eye-opening books I’ve listened to in a long time. What I liked most was how raw and unfiltered the story felt—it doesn’t preach or sugarcoat, but instead shows the slow unraveling of a man who seems to have it all. It’s a courageous and moving story that shows recovery doesn’t start with rock bottom—it starts with truth.

Eye-opening sobriety story!

Raw and riveting—Dave's secret double life hit too close to home. Honest look at high-functioning addiction that inspired my own courage to quit. 5 stars!