And FREEDOM –
Mar. 12, 2026 – The book chronicles Julian’s 37-year relationship with alcohol — from the highs of rugby club culture and pub nights to the sobering realization that his health, mental clarity, and future were at risk. Honest, humorous, and unfiltered, Booze explores how alcohol became both companion and captor, and how stepping away from it transformed his life.
“This book was never meant to preach,” said Julian. “It’s simply my story — the good, the bad, and the moment I realized something had to change. If sharing it helps even one person reconsider their relationship with alcohol, then it’s done its job.”
Structured in three parts — Let’s Get Shitfaced (1984–1997), What Goes Up Must Come Down (1997–2021), and Life Beyond (2021–2025) — the memoir provides a candid look at drinking culture across generations, the slow and subtle grip of dependency, and the life-altering power of personal accountability.
At age 48, weighing nearly 300 pounds and facing serious health concerns, Julian made the decision to stop drinking. Nearly four years later, he describes himself as “a profoundly different human being” — physically healthier, mentally clearer, and emotionally stronger.
