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The book

Rock bottom can become the first page of a comeback.

Eight powerful steps to reclaim respect, conquer isolation, and thrive in recovery.

Part lived story, part practical road map. Man Up. Sober Up. was written for the person who needs to know that a real life can still be built from here.

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Bought this for a friend. He liked the book for its easy-to-follow rules. This book helped him get better and feel good about himself.
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This is a very well written, incisive book from a personal perspective on being trapped in addiction to escaping to a better life. It is based on the author's own experience, highlighting the role of genetics and family environment. This is not a book of fanciful generalities but specifics. … For anyone wanting to take their life back into their own hands, this short book is a “must read.” Highly recommended!
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This book offers practical, honest guidance for overcoming addiction. Focused on introspection and truthfulness, it's a valuable resource for men seeking to rebuild their lives and find strength in sobriety. A straightforward, impactful read.
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What an eye opening book. I don't personally struggle with substance or alcohol abuse but I'm severely overweight and after reading this book, I feel like I can apply many of these same tools to help me with my struggles with food. I didn't expect that a book about recovery could be so relatable to the way I feel so often. I'd like to say “Thank you, Ryan for opening up and sharing your experiences, struggles and your steps to achieving recovery.”
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The book starts off strong. 'What if you weren't being destoryed, but rather forged?' What a statement. We're all crude metal, in the hands of a blacksmith, being reforged into something greater.
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Inspiring!! Penley's words are honest and straightforward on his beliefs and personal story in recovery from his addiction, and reaching a new height after hitting rock bottom. As someone who knows a few people battling with a similar situation with sobriety/addiction, I think that his overruling message is strong, inspiring and relatable to so many people out there. I recommend this book anyone who wants an action plan on re-framing their life and getting to exactly where they want to be in their journey to sobriety.
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Man Up. Sober Up is a powerful and practical guide for men seeking to overcome addiction, reclaim their dignity, and thrive in recovery. With empathy, insight, and wisdom, Ryan Penley offers a roadmap for healing and growth that is both transformative and empowering. Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or supporting a loved one on their journey to sobriety, this book offers invaluable guidance and support for reclaiming respect, conquering isolation, and embracing a life of purpose and fulfillment.
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This book contains disturbing stories from someone who suffered with addiciton problems. It's inspiring as it relates remarkable stories of hitting rock bottom, but then turning the corner to reclaim their life. It lists steps those struggling with addiction can take immediately including self assessment, setting goals, and committing to sobriety. This would be a great book for anyone, or a loved one, suffering with addiction issues.
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One of the ways that you develop strong habits is by following in the steps of those who have succeeded before you. Rather than try your hand at overcoming anything alone, it is books like this that is filled with inspiration and never-ending resilience that can guide you back to a happy life. … Man Up Sober Up is a guide that offers that comprehensive roadmap in addition to a candid memoir packed with authority.
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This book is a lifeline for people like me. Through raw, relatable stories and actionable steps, it's words help pull one out of the darkness of addiction into a life of purpose and dignity. It's not just a memoir; it's a roadmap to reclaiming your life. This book gives hope, camaraderie, and practical strategies for lasting sobriety. Thank you!
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Why I built this

I could not have imagined the life waiting on the other side.

I am Ryan Penley. Author, podcast host, and founder of My Rock Bottom Recovery.

Sober since March 31, 2019.

Counting live. Every second is part of the comeback.

My story includes addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and a coma. Today it includes sobriety, family, faith, meaningful work, a published book, and conversations that help comeback stories travel farther.

What nearly buried us can become useful. Your comeback can become a life, a message, and something that keeps helping people after you leave the room.

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