After reading Prepare to Quit: Finding the Keys to a Spirit-Filled Life Beyond Alcohol by Rose Ann Forte, I found myself deeply moved, both as a reader and as someone who values honest, faith-centered transformation. The book is a heartfelt and structured guide for those who are considering breaking free from alcohol dependency. It walks through eight “keys,” each representing a step toward not just sobriety, but a more meaningful, Spirit-filled life. Forte combines personal testimony, Scripture, neuroscience, and actionable exercises to help readers reframe their relationship with alcohol. Rather than jumping straight to quitting, she focuses on preparing to quit mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, which feels more compassionate and more effective.

Reading this book felt like listening to a wise friend who has been through it. Forte doesn’t lecture or shame. She opens up with real vulnerability about her own drinking habits, the way alcohol snuck into every part of her life, and how hard it was to admit it had become a problem. I enjoyed the honesty. And then she ties that into how God led her through recovery, not with force or fear, but with patience and truth. The writing is plainspoken, sometimes even chatty, but always sincere. I liked how she used simple, relatable metaphors like puzzles, paths, keys, and crosses to illustrate big, complex ideas. It helped the book feel grounded and made the process of quitting alcohol feel like a journey you can actually take.

What I appreciated most was how practical the book is without ever being rigid. Forte suggests journaling, support groups, visualization, and self-investment, but never in a “this is the only way” kind of tone. She invites you in. She gives tools and Scripture, then steps aside and lets you wrestle with what works for you. That level of grace and flexibility is rare in self-help books, especially those tackling addiction. I did sometimes wish the writing had more variation in tone, it leans on encouragement and Scripture, which is beautiful, but I think a little more narrative storytelling or emotional contrast might’ve made certain moments land harder.

I’d recommend Prepare to Quit to Christians who feel stuck in a cycle with alcohol or who are just beginning to question their drinking habits. It’s gentle, but not soft. It’s hopeful, but not naïve. And most of all, it’s built on a foundation of faith and renewal, rather than shame. Whether you’re exploring a sober-curious path or seriously considering giving up alcohol for good, this book can help you feel less alone and far more equipped.

Pages: 120 | ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F1TMH2D2