Drunk as F*ck is a humorous take on alcohol addiction by Ryan Kanaley. The author uses his own life story to showcase his alcohol addiction and how he quit without twelve steps, meetings, or rehab to find his way back to sobriety. Through this book, Ryan hopes to help some people come to terms with their relationship with alcohol or, at the very least, provide a good laugh or two at his expense. Ryan's tryst with alcohol started at the tender age of fourteen, and he recalls how he woke up in a grown man's apartment, hungover after guzzling down some beers while being underage. He also recounts his days in the Army, a freak encounter with former UFC fighter Forrest Griffin, and how he met his wife while working in juvenile jail.

Drunk as F*ck is a hilarious narration of author Ryan Kanaley's life, demonstrating the significant role alcohol played in most parts of it. This is an underdog story you can't help but enjoy. The author takes an unflinching look at his life and lays it bare to help readers learn from his mistakes or at least have a good time reading his life story. The humor sprinkled throughout the pages brings a sense of levity to the narrative that deals with a sensitive topic. Despite the light-hearted approach to the topic, Kanaley handles the subject of addiction with the required nuance and subtlety that brings a sense of authenticity to the book. An inspirational story that I highly recommend.

Drunk as Fu*k is raw and honest. Ryan Kanaley tells readers of his journey with alcohol as it was, including the use of explicit language. Written as a memoir, it covers his childhood, teenage, army, and working years, and how his drinking had been an integral part of his life since he was a teenager. Even though the narrative shows that he lived to drink, he didn't consider himself an alcoholic simply because he was still functioning effectively in his everyday life. When he was in a position where he couldn't drink, he didn't experience any withdrawal symptoms or cravings, although he did grab a bottle as soon as he could. Kanaley shows how his drinking caused him to make many bad choices and he indicates that genetic factors often exacerbate any tendency towards addiction.

The fact that the use of alcohol is socially acceptable made it easier to hide his excessive alcohol use and more challenging for him to recognize that he was an alcoholic. Even when pivotal moments in his life raised the question as to whether he had a drinking problem it wasn't enough for Ryan Kanaley to fully appreciate the extent of his alcohol abuse. Drunk as Fu*k shows the devastating effects of alcoholism but also brings hope that freedom from this addiction is possible. I admire how Kanaley managed this without a formal program like Alcoholics Anonymous, relying instead on the support of his wife and friends. In this memoir, readers will meet a troubled man who made many mistakes due to alcohol abuse, but who also shows us that you can overcome addiction with persistence.