Newest #QUITIT book review to add to our sober archives. Many of us have fantasized about going back in time and changing the choices we made. Whether it’s via a Hot Tub Time Machine or a moody teenager’s angsty soliloquy, we all know that life would be much easier if we could simply go back and correct our mistakes. But for Darryl McDaniels, there was no rewind button — one sleepless night changed everything. In his autobiography Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide, McDaniels takes readers through his personal journey from self-doubt to sobriety as he attempts to mend the grievances of his past. This uplifting book is both thought-provoking and inspiring – an essential read for any sober individual looking for meaning in their lives!
By detailing his own story—from becoming famous, to booze binges, drugs, and women, to ending up on stages around the world—McDaniel’s offers readers practical coping strategies based on his life experience. Whether you are just beginning your sobriety journey or hoping to maintain long-term success in recovery, this book is an incredible resource. Read on for my full review of Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide!
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I’m a Run DMC fan and have been since I was a kid. Pictured above is a group Halloween collaboration from a few years back (pre-pandemic) when my team (at the time) dressed up as Run NBC. We worked at KING 5, the local NBC affiliate in Seattle. I’ve got Run DMC vinyl albums at home in my collection, and a section of my closet is dedicated to Adidas.
In fact, I recently visited an exhibit at MoPop (Museum of Pop Culture) in Seattle called Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop. Run DMC and many (MANY) other hip-hop legends were pictured in this exhibit. I highly recommend seeing it if you’re in Seattle or if this exhibit eventually makes its way to a city museum near you. Check out my IG REEL here.
Discovering Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide Memoir
It was only shortly after my visit to the MoPop Contact High exhibit that I learned about the alcohol & substance abuse disorder challenges that DMC, aka Darryl McDaniels, has faced over the decades. it was baffling at how this pop culture sober trivia passed by me. I was quick to #ADDTOCART his memoir on Amazon and read his story for myself.
At 222 pages, it’s a pretty easy read, and his writing style kept me engaged and entertained the whole way through. I learned so many things about DMC that I never knew before. I could list them here, but I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who decides to read this book. Sober Curator Pro Tip: Read this book!
I’m happy about adding this book to my at-home recovery library, which is getting quite expansive as time goes on. When I got sober back in 2006, the options at Barnes & Noble were pretty limited. If you’re newer to recovery, consider yourself lucky that so much content is available from books, podcasts, YouTube channels, and online communities. Recovery has entered a new era, and I’m here for it! Mcdaniels also does a great job at talking about his lifelong depression. This is something that I also identify with on an intimate level. If book reviews were done in stripes, I’d give this one THREE stripes! #seewhatididthere Happy reading!
The Sobees #QUITLIT Score: 4 out of 5
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The song that saved DMC’s life
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