No Lost Causes Club

When she was told that her life expectancy could be as low as twenty-five if she did not stop drinking, Lauren McQuistin had one question. How was she here? Six years later, Lauren has found her way to an intricate answer. Entwining practical, empathetic suggestions with intimate memoir, No Lost Causes Club is an intrinsically vulnerable and brutally honest exploration of what it looks like to live a full life after getting clean. From delving into the social complexities that often leave people hopelessly dependent on alcohol, to centering the struggles of those newly navigating sobriety, this book is a soothing balm for anyone wondering how to carve out a beautiful life in a world that never made sense before.

These discussion questions were provided by the publisher, Blackstone Publishing.

Book club questions for No Lost Causes Club by Lauren McQuistin

Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.

How would you navigate having a sober friend at your own party?

Drinking has become a big part of social life in today’s world. Why do you think this is?

What are some ways we can change the narrative about how we interact with drinking?

Drinking seems to present itself in every context. Discuss some activities and ways to spend time with your community that don’t involve drinking.

The subject of sobriety can often be a touchy one. How would you navigate being the sober one at a party with friends?

While drinking and sobriety can easily coexist, they don’t seem to often. What are some ways to encourage a safe environment for sober living and responsible drinking alike?

Would you ever consider sober living? Why or why not?

Physical health plays an important role in Lauren’s story. What are some ways to keep up with a healthy lifestyle?

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