Books by Jean McCarthy

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Roberta the Tree and Me

This sweet, gentle story written and illustrated by Jean McCarthy offers quiet insights for little ones. The tale of a child and their favourite tree shows how nature can help big feelings feel more manageable.

Available in print via Amazon: https://amzn.to/46DiOKO

Covers of picture books How to be an Uncle and How to be an Auntie by Jean McCarthy with colorful artwork of monkey families in jungle

How To Be A Family

A sweet series of picture books by Jean McCarthy to share with all the special people in your little one’s life!

Available in print via Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW16RWCM?binding=paperback

UnPickled Prepare to be Alcohol-Free: Insights and Tips to Ease the Transition

This best-selling book is a MUST READ for anyone considering an alcohol-free lifestyle. Smart, helpful, insightful ways to set yourself up for success. A great resource for those in early recovery too, and helpful for anyone making a comeback after relapse.

The UnPickled recovery series is based on Jean McCarthy’s recovery blog, UnPickled.

Available in print and ebook via Amazon: https://amzn.to/46CsANd

UnPickled Holiday Survival Guide: Staying Alcohol-Free During the Festive Season

Many people in early recovery struggle throughout the holiday season, unaware of the many unexpected challenges that arise during this busy time of year. Protect your recovery by staying one step ahead with UnPickled Holiday Survival Guide.

This top seller is part of a series based on Jean McCarthy’s recovery blog UnPickled.

Includes insights and tips for friends and family members of people in recovery – an excellent way to build support by educating others!

Available in print and ebook via Amazon: https://amzn.to/3uyQRGy

Take Good Care: Recovery Readings Inspired by The Bubble Hour Podcast

Tend your sobriety with reflections and insights inspired by one of the most beloved, iconic 
recovery podcasts of the decade. Includes journal prompts and space to record your experiences.

As producer and host of The Bubble Hour, Jean McCarthy interviewed hundreds of men and women in recovery, as well as industry experts, authors, and advocates. Take Good Care includes many insights and lessons Jean gathered along the way.

Available in print from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3N76Sdg

The Ember Ever There: Poems on Change, Grief, Growth, Recovery, and Rediscovery

Poems to reflect on the many stages of recovery – from feeling adrift to taking back one’s power to becoming part of a community.

This book includes a series of poems reflecting on each of the 12-steps for those who, like the author, did not get sober in AA. How might those steps be useful to the rest of us?

Available in print and ebook from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T5Ondg

UnPickled Recovery DIY by Jean McCarthy. Coming in 2024!