Swimming with the Blowfish: Hootie, Healing, and One Hell of a Ride

Hootie & the Blowfish were once the biggest band in the world, but Jim Sonefeld's spiritual path from addiction to recovery is shattering and redeeming. Swimming with the Blowfish is an unpretentious, emotional story of one man's spiritual path to a more fruitful life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2022
Publisher: Diversion Books

Hootie & the Blowfish, once the biggest band in the world, experienced a remarkable rise, fall, and rebirth. Jim Sonefeld, the drummer and one of the band's principal songwriters, shares the inside story of their humble beginnings, meteoric rise, sudden fall, and ultimate rebirth in his book, Swimming with the Blowfish. The book delves into Jim's personal journey of addiction, recovery, and faith, offering a raw and emotional account of his struggles and triumphs. Hootie's debut album, Cracked Rear View, became one of the best-selling in rock music history, and they won two Grammy Awards. Their live performances were alongside some of the biggest names in the industry, and they appeared at the biggest venues worldwide. However, Jim's life was not without its challenges. As fame and success took hold, he found himself trapped in a cycle of addiction and self-destruction. It wasn't until he reached out for help and embraced twelve-step recovery that he began to find peace and purpose in his life. Swimming with the Blowfish is a book that captures the essence of Hootie's music and the band's impact on the world. It is an unpretentious and emotional story of one man's spiritual path to a more fruitful life. Jim's journey is shattering, redeeming, and ultimately as comforting as your favorite flannel shirt.

Weight: 565g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781635767674