{"product_id":"9780241740040","title":"Thirst","description":"Author: Robins, John\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780241740040\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin UK\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 11 Aug 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 336 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully written, moving and darkly funny memoir about alcohol addiction and the journey to sobriety\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Robins is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Taskmaster champion, and an award-winning broadcaster. He is also an alcoholic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what does that mean? What is an alcoholic?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThirst\u003c\/i\u003e, John tells the story of his life through the lens of alcohol, the drinks that made him, and those that broke him. From his earliest drinking experiences - pretending to be drunk after a sip of champagne aged five, spraying aftershave into his mouth at the school play afterparty, and university nights spent downing red wine alone in his room - to his last drink in 2022 and the journey into sobriety that followed, John explores our relationship with alcohol through reflections on decades of his own drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom hazy memory to sudden clarity he sheds light on subjects from mental health to friendship, from creativity to the lies we tell ourselves, and answers questions such as: are alcoholics born or made? How can we make sense of youthful missteps? And can Buddhism provide relief when dealing with haemorrhoids?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with insights and epiphanies from the world of addiction and recovery, \u003ci\u003eThirst\u003c\/i\u003e blends John's trademark raw honesty and hilarious digressions with the collective wisdom of alcoholics and those around them to offer a compelling, powerful and morbidly funny narrative for anyone who has ever asked 'why do we drink?', 'why do I drink?' or 'do I drink too much?'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48125148594334,"sku":"UBD-9780241740040","price":49.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780241740040.jpg?v=1786454674","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780241740040","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}