No matter what happens, you don’t have to pick up a drink or drug today.” These words tend to strike fear in the hearts of many alcoholics and addicts who are new to recovery, because just one day without booze or drugs may as well be an eternity. It can seem like an impossible task to get through twenty-four hours, never mind a week or a month – so just how do we get that proverbial monkey off our back? This book is full of suggestions that can work for anyone who is new to recovery or trying to get clean and sober again. The author has drawn on her own experiences and that of others in early recovery to determine the ‘Fifty Things Every Alcoholic and Addict Should Know,’ including: The First Thirty Days – What to expect and how to get through it Things to Avoid – Protecting your recovery and coping with stress Relapse – Warning signs and moving forward if it happens Family – How to include them and re-build relationship Dating in Recovery - The not so good, the bad and the ugly Dry Drunk – How not to be one Twelve Step Programs – How they work and what you should know “If you have a substance abuse problem and want to quit or are new to sobriety and don’t know what to expect, read this book. It’s different, down to earth and a very easy read. 'Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Down is not your typical recovery book”. – Tom Chenault, Radio Talk Show Host and Recovering Alcoholic

Author: Georgia W.
Paperback: 166 pages
Company: Ornery Tiger Press (2009-01-02)
ISBN: 0981708803
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A Politically incorrect look at recovery from an old hippie turned Oldtimer

In the 12 Step programs we need newcomers to tell us where we came from and Oldtimers to remind us of how it works as we trudge that road of happy destiny. It's called "carrying the message." If you've been around the program for even a few months you will already have been told many myths about meetings, sponsors, the opposite sex and our sole purpose. You have questions?This Oldtimer has some answers.
Can I call myself an addict in an AA meeting?
Can I date an Oldtimer when I'm a newcomer or a newcomer when I'm an Oldtimer?
Is it OK to drink non-alcoholic beer?
Can my group be my sponsor?
Do I have to tell the group about the skeletans in my closet?

Ultimately you must answer these for yourself and the way you get these answers is by listening to us Oldtimers. And the biggest question of all? What happens to newcomers? Old-timers.

Author: Anonymous
Kindle Edition: 74 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Day By Day, Recovery Resources (2010-12-25) (2010-12-25)
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In this unprecedented book, A.J. Adams uses self-deprecating humor, entertaining anecdotes, and frank descriptions to introduce readers to the complete Alcoholics Anonymous 'undrunk' lifestyle. Beginning with the story of his first AA meeting, he takes the mystery out what goes on behind closed doors, in order to encourage addicts who are reluctant to get help walk through them. "My eyes wandered around the room, taking in the strange collection of humanity seeking to claim me as a fellow sufferer. If variety is the spice of life, this crowd was the jambalaya of affliction."

Adams addresses the journey through detox and treatment, offering his own struggle of coming to terms with his alcoholism. He then presents a user-friendly history and introduction to AA, the Steps and Traditions, all punctuated by honest descriptions of his own transformation to "getting" the program. Included are translations of AA lingo designed to put newcomers at ease.

Undrunk was written for reluctant newcomers and those who think they might have a problem, dispelling misconceptions that AA is cult-like, secretive, campy, earnest, religious, or lowbrow. It offers family members of alcoholics an accessible tool to encourage their loved ones to get help, and it gives AA members a handy means to encourage newcomers to come back.

Author: A.J. Adams
Paperback: 216 pages
Company: Hazelden (2009-02-19) (2009-02-19)
ISBN: 1592857205
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With over nine million copies in print (the original text has been revised), this ''little black book'' offers daily thoughts, meditations, and prayers for living a clean and sober life. A spiritual resource with practical applications to fit our daily lives.''For yesterday is but a dream, and tomorrow is only a vision" is part of the Sanskrit proverb quoted at the beginning of the book which has become one of the basic building blocks for a life of sobriety. In addition to a thought, meditation and prayer for each day of the year, this handy, pocket-sized volume also contains the Serenity Prayer and the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. It is a simple, yet effective way to help us relate the Twelve Steps to everyday life and helps us find the power not to take that first drink each day.

Author: Anonymous
Kindle Edition: 194 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Hazelden (2009-06-03) (2009-06-03)
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In this definitive and groundbreaking biography, acclaimed author Susan Cheever offers a remarkably human portrait of a man whose life and work both influenced and saved the lives of millions of people. Drawing from personal letters, diaries, AA archives, interviews -- and Cheever's own experiences with alcoholism -- My Name Is Bill is the first fully documented, deeply felt account of Bill Wilson and Alcoholics Anonymous.

Author: Susan Cheever
Paperback: 320 pages
Company: Washington Square Press (2005-08-23) (2005-08-23)
ISBN: 0743405919
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A friendly, first-ever guide to making the most of Twelve Step meetings.

For millions of people around the world, attending Twelve Step meetings is essential to their recovery from addiction. Twelve Step meetings are confidential forums for people to share the experience, strength, and hope that sustain sobriety. Sometimes, however, meetings get sidetracked by irrelevant topics, dominant speakers, or other distractions, leaving attendees feeling frustrated and unfulfilled. Here, for the first time, is a collection of dynamic Twelve Step "meeting starters" designed to generate spirited, meaningful, and gratifying group discussions. Each meeting starter includes a brief script for the moderator to use in introducing the selected topic. Mel B., who has been in recovery for more than fifty years, drew from his participation in more than 10,000 Twelve Step meetings to develop 101 thought-provoking topics, including: "Dealing with Rejection," "Attracting Trouble," "Happy Coincidences," and "Live and Let Live."

Author: Mel B.
Paperback: 224 pages
Company: Hazelden (2007-01-12) (2007-02-01)
ISBN: 1592853692
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Author: A.A.
Paperback: 384 pages
Company: Alcoholics Anonymous World Serv Inc (1990-09)
ISBN: 0916856372
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Publication of The Language of the Heart brings together for the first time virtually every article written for the AA Grapevine by Bill W., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Though several of his articles are available in reprint form, whether as pamphlets, AA books, or in later issues of the magazine, they have never before been published in one volume.
In June 1944, the Grapevine was established as a local newsletter through the individual efforts of six New York City AA's who were concerned about what seemed to be "a lack of understanding" among groups in the metropolitan area. Mailed by the six editors to all known groups in the U.S. and Canada, and sent free to AA's in the World War II armed forces, the Grapevine soon caught on nationally. In 1945, by vote of the groups, it became the principal journal of the Fellowship as a whole, and since the January 1949 issue it has been known as the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous.
From the first issue of the eight-page newsletter, Bill W. was a prolific contributor, an enthusiastic advocate, and for many years a consulting editor. In spite of a grueling travel schedule and a copious correspondence, Bill could never find enough time to respond to all the many and varied demands of a Fellowship that was still in the process of formation, and in the Grapevine he discovered an ideal vehicle of communication with the members and groups who clamored for his insights and experience. In more than 150 articles, written over a span of twenty-six years, Bill documented the painstaking process of trial and error that resulted in AA's spiritual principles of Recovery, Unity, and Service, and articulated his vision of what the Fellowship could become.
When the current Grapevine editors began to consider ways of grouping Bill's articles in logical segments, it seemed at first a Herculean task — yet in the end it was not. Largely because of Bill's own highly focused way of thinking and working, the articles virtually fell into place. They are arranged chronologically in three Parts, according to the primary AA concerns Bill was thinking and writing about during each period of time. They are further subdivided by major and minor subject matter within each Part. Brief introductions to Parts One, Two, and Three outline the major events and trends in AA that impelled Bill to emphasize a particular aspect of AA life, and in a few cases, an introductory sentence or two sets the context for a specific article. Toward the end appear a group of memorial articles (written in appreciation for several nonalcoholic friends of AA, as well as for Dr. Bob and for Bill D., AA Number Three), and an Appendix containing seven articles in which Bill reflected on the Grapevine itself.
While the intent is to make available the whole body of Bill's Grapevine writings, a few omissions have been made because of length. His series of articles on the Traditions, written in 1952 and 1953 and later reprinted in the book Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, is readily accessible in that book and thus is not repeated here: similarly, two excerpts from AA Comes of Age that were reprinted as Grapevine articles have not been included, and one article that appeared twice in the Grapevine appears only once here. All of Bill's very brief (about half a page each) Christmas and Thanksgiving greetings to the Fellowship have been cut, with the exception of the December 1970 Christmas message, his last Grapevine piece. And finally, a few brief items (short memorial tributes to General Service Office staff and an announcement that the General Service Office was moving to a new location) have also been omitted. For more information visit us at AAGrapevine.org.

Author: Bill Wilson
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Company: AA Grapevine, Inc. (2011-11-21) (2011-11-21)
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He stepped into the office, gave a quick, reconnoitering look about at the furnishings, and sat across the room from me on the small sofa. My heart fell. I had seen his look before, and at once I felt the blend of resentment and deep sadness that rises in me when, all too often, I’m faced with one like him. His arrogant look, a ploy to hide his torment, reminded me not to put on the same mask. Why does it have to be like this?

Years ago, perhaps when he was born, but more likely during the early years when his mind was a blank slate, some terrible violence had been done in his soul. Now at age 26, the part of him that should tell him when he is in danger and when he is not does not work. Now he only hears—"this place is not safe and these people will hurt you." I knew he was hearing that warning as he looked defiantly across at me. I knew of no human power that could give him the life God wished for him, and the grief I felt gave way to a rising fury toward whoever had damaged his spirit so completely.

GREATER POWER addresses the fact that ninety percent of treated alcoholics relapse. After 35 years of counseling addicts in search of recovery, the author states that total recovery from alcoholism is not within the realm of human possibility, and that without the intervening hand of God, recovery may visit us, but it will not remain. The book shows how there is nothing in the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous that runs contrary to Christianity, and that anyone who faithfully follows the twelve steps as they are given to us will not only find himself sober, but will find himself face to face with God.


Author: Patrick Caffrey
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Company: Paraclete Counseling Center Press (2011-07-15) (2011-07-15)
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A Program for You interprets the original A.A. program as described in the book, Alcoholics Anonymous, and serves as the basis for studying the Big Book. This guide provides us with a thorough understanding of Twelve Step principles and includes exercises on how we can apply them to our lives.

Author: Anonymous
Paperback: 192 pages
Company: Hazelden (1991-04-01) (1991-04-01)
ISBN: 0894867415
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What does a codependent say to his mate when he wakes up?  
"Good  morning, how am I?"
--Overheard at a Codependents Anonymous meeting

Throughout the world today, more than two million alcoholics and hundreds of thousands of drug addicts, compulsive overeaters, sex addicts, compulsive gamblers, codependents, and other addicts abstain from their addiction, having found a new life by practicing the 12-step program of recovery developed by Alcoholics Anonymous.  Over the years, their practices have evolved into a way of life--the 12-Step Culture.

"I don't remember my first meeting, but I've been told that I talked for a really long time."
--Mary, a member of Narcotics Anonymous

AA to Z is the first book to document the richness and diversity of the lives of recovering people and to provide an encyclopedic look at this unique subculture.  Less self-help than enlightenment and entertainment, AA to Z is comprised of real-life stories of recovering addicts as well as an "addictionary" of recovery terminology.  Everything from the well-known slogan "One Day at a Time" to more esoteric terms like "pigeon" (a lovingly insulting term for a newcomer to the program) and "Wharf Rats" (sober Deadheads) is explained with clarity, insight, and humor.  

"How it works, you ask--slowly and well."
--Cooper, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous

Conversational, witty, and engaging, AA to Z is a must-have for all 12-step participants and their loved ones, and it offers the uninitiated a fascinating firsthand look at one of the most influential yet least-documented cultural movements of our time.

Author: Christopher Cavanaugh
Paperback: 208 pages ISBN13: 9780385483407, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: Main Street Books (1998-02-17) (1998-02-17)
ISBN: 0385483406
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Tina Tessina asserts that, despite the millions who've found relief from addictive and compulsive habits through 12-step programs, these same programs' insistence that members always keep coming back unwittingly fosters attitudes that can undermine independence, self-confidence, and self-reliance, the foundations of a long, successful, healthy life.

The Real 13th Step dispels the bedrock recovery principle that some people are just born with addictive personalities. Instead, Tina Tessina targets the real problem as learned dependency, and she teaches readers how to develop the three central skills of true independence: risk-taking, problem-solving, and coping with failure. She then offers practical advice about applying these principles in every aspect of our lives: relationships, work, decision-making, and managing the continuing temptations of addiction.

Readers will discover how to take control of their own lives and remain free of the fear of relapse or setback in their recovery.

Author: Tina B. Tessina
Hardcover: 316 pages
Company: Career Press (2001-01)
ISBN: 1564145484
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A second edition (with 44 new prayers) of the best-selling book of prayers and inspirations for those seeking just the right words for conversing with their Higher Power or for expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings.

Words of wisdom and inspiration, gleaned from Twelve Step meetings and adapted from common prayers and devotional readings, fill the second edition of this popular prayer book. Featuring 44 new prayers, the updated and enhanced second edition offers a total of 183 inspirational passages to assist members of all Twelve Step fellowships in their prayer life and spiritual progress. Anyone who has had difficulty finding "the right words" to speak with his or her Higher Power will find abundant resources in this stirring collection.

Author: Bill P., Lisa D.
Paperback: 183 pages ISBN13: 9781592850952, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: Hazelden (2004-07-21) (2004-09-01)
ISBN: 1592850952
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Author: Charles Bufe
Paperback: 208 pages
Company: See Sharp Press (1998-01-01)
ISBN: 1884365124
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Author: Laura S.
Paperback: 160 pages ISBN13: 9780861712816, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: Wisdom Publications (2006-03-15)
ISBN: 0861712811
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As an atheist with a background in fundamentalism, Bucky Sinister was skeptical of 12-step groups when the time came for him to get sober. He was afraid of losing his artistic abilities and had big problems with the higher power concept. In spite of his hesitations, he stuck with the program and it rewarded him greatly. In Get Up, he shares the knowledge he gained on his journey, from being afraid of the 12-step philosophies to embracing them, motivating others to join him in their own efforts to get clean.
Sinister, a spoken word artist, poet, and performer, well-known on the West Coast for his grabbing, truthful, funny performances, puts out his own story, no frills, no excuses, and no holds barred. He offers a tough-love approach to recovery for all those, like him, who are turned off by traditional recovery books.
Sinister got sober using the 12-step program, has stayed sober, and now he leads the very group he joined on his path to recovery. In Get Up, he shares the stories and the steps that come from the self-identified scum bags who just might save your life. He talks straight to readers about how to make it work if they can't buy into the program right away. For example, Higher Power can be a whole lot of things-Thor and metaphor among them. He helps readers to accept the group in spite of their differences, rather than walking away.

Author: Bucky Sinister
Paperback: 169 pages
Company: Conari Press (2008-10-01)
ISBN: 1573243663
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Originally published in 1952, this classic book is used by A.A. members and groups around the world. It lays out the principles by which A.A. members recover and by which the fellowship functions. The basic text clarifies the Steps which constitute the A.A. way of life and the Traditions, by which A.A. maintains its unity.

Author: Alcoholics Anonymous
Hardcover: 192 pages
Company: AA World Services (2002-02-10) (2002-02-10)
ISBN: 0916856011
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The author of this book is also the co-author of a book with Mark Houston entitled "A Twelve-Step Journey to SELF-Transformation."

[NOTE: Mark H. was sober from 10-19-82 to his demise on 2-19-2010. Together, at the time of his death, Mark and the author had taken over 20,000 people through the Twelve Steps.]

"A GUIDE FOR WORKING THE TWELVE STEPS (In the Manner Used by the Founders)" is first a guide that modern-day alcoholics and sponsors can use for working the steps promptly, as did the earliest sponsors; it can be used by those first beginning to sponsor but who have no experience with taking someone through the steps;

it can offer insights for those dealing with emotional and mental needs (as referenced by Bill W.) and can be used with those who have a traditional view of God as well as those "having trouble with the God part."

If you have worked the steps according to the traditional methods and found that which you have been seeking, then you will not need this guide.

This guide is intended to offer a totally new experience with the steps and takes into account the pointer offered by Bill W. that alcoholics are "physically intoxicated, mentally intoxicated, emotionally intoxicated, and spiritually intoxicated."

He emphasized that they must find ALL FOUR LEVELS OF SOBRIETY, not just physical sobriety, if they are to live happy, healthy, productive lives.

This guide incorporates what was learned by interviewing people who worked the steps with the founders and who shared the methods used by some of the early sponsors who had guided them through the steps; it is also based on information received from people who worked the steps with Dr. Bob and Clarence S.

That being said, we are not trying to tell anyone how to do anything. We are sharing our experience with something that has helped some who needed more help than they have found so far.

This guide is one of two that the author is aware of that guides protégés through the steps in four sessions, but the other guide uses the Oxford Group's more religious approach where this guide offers techniques that were used by some of the early founders and sponsors and focuses more on AA principles alone.

The Big Book reports that the founders guided protégés through the steps in "three or four hours." Some feel that the Big Book could not possibly be stating the truth about that time line, but we found from interviews with some of the early members that such was the case.

You may first want to use the guide yourself; then, in your twelfth-step work with others, you can use this guide one-on-one as you go through The Work. Eventually, after using the guide several times, you will likely find that you have mastered the process and can take people through all twelve steps without the guide at all.

The guide is divided into four parts which take an hour or so each, and while we had doubts, Mark and the author tried it and it worked! As Mark said, “This process need not be long and arduous.”

If you are interested in a different experience with the steps, this guide might be for you. Best regards on your journey to being totally happy and joyous and free.

Other recovery books by this author:

"THE TWELVE STEPS AND ADVAITA / NON-DUALITY: A 21-Day Plan For A Psychic Change"

and

"A Twelve-Step Journey to SELF-Transformation."



Author: Floyd Henderson
Kindle Edition: 64 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Henderson Books (2011-04-26) (2011-04-26)
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In recent years, people of diverse social and religious backgrounds have embraced the Buddhist philosophy of mindfulness, or bringing one's awareness to focus on the present moment, to enrich their mental and spiritual lives. Through her experience as a counselor, a founding member of a Twelve Steps and mindfulness group, and a woman in recovery, Thérèse Jacobs-Stewart discovered a number of parallels between the practice of mindfulness and that of working the Twelve Steps, from the idea of living 'one day at a time' to the emphasis on prayer and meditation.

Mindfulness and the 12 Steps provides those in recovery with a new resource and fresh perspective for developing their own spiritual path. While revisiting each of the Twelve Steps, readers explore the interplay of ideas between mindfulness and Twelve-step traditions and learn to incorporate mindfulness into their path toward lifelong sobriety. Reflections and questions for inquiry are complemented by stories from Buddhist teachers and members of her mindfulness recovery group, as well as by the author's personal story of recovery as a practicing Buddhist.

Mindfulness and the 12 Steps will help awaken new thinking and insights into what it means to live fully—body, mind, and spirit—in the here and now.

Author: Therese Jacobs-Stewart
Paperback: 184 pages ISBN13: 9781592858200, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Company: Hazelden (2010-04-23) (2010-05-03)
ISBN: 1592858201
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Affected by addictions? Who does not know someone suffering from addiction or someone suffering from the effects of a loved one's addiction or someone who is well into a life restored from the destruction of addiction only to find other avenues of escape? Living in an age that encourages the forgetting of our tender innocence, born from the perfect design and purpose of our Creator, forgetting who we were created to be. Attempting to silence the voice of one's spirit to avoid the discovery of one's life purpose, then it is easy to fall prey to the seduction of the world of addiction. Many times we leave behind who we think we are, who we think we are supposed to be to better fit the ideas of those we love, many times painfully forgetting our unique gifts and talents for fear of rejection or failure. Some of us have tried to mold not only our lives, but others too as we drag them along, trying to fit into ideas that are not true to our purpose, leading a life of false identity instead of true destiny.Remembering Who We Are: a workbook based on an adaptation of AA's 12 steps is an experience, a process toward creating an environment for healing and restoration. Carol has brought together, not only her experience using the tools outlined, but suggestions from countless others who have used this guide to bring to you the best tools for 'working' the 12 steps of recovery. She has guided countless others desiring a life restored, a soul recovered, through this process and she has included in the last chapter a simple outline and guide for those desiring to use this process within a small group setting.This workbook is a manageable and practical guide for persons affected by addictions and this too is an entry into a more disciplined spiritual life, a step by step journey to uncover forgotten dreams and purpose for living. Offering loving guidance, creative tools and gentle honesty Carol guides you on a personal and intimate journey, applying the tools outlined, toward

Author: Carol Preston
Paperback: 200 pages
Company: AuthorHouse (2006-03-21)
ISBN: 1418446920
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Pocket sized 3.5"x 5.5" softcover with:

* First 164 pages of The Big Book, Dr. Bob's story, and the Original Manuscript for Chapter 5.
The Doctor's Opinion and the original Foreword are included.

* Full word and subject index. More than 8000 page references.

* Phone directory of most of the AA Intergroups worldwide.

Author: Anonymous
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ISBN: 1892959011
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It's more than a book. It's a way of life.

Alcoholics Anonymous-The Big Book--has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. First published in 1939, Alcoholics Anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976, and now the fourth edition in 2001, the essential recovery text has remained unchanged while personal stories have been added to reflect the growing and diverse fellowship. The long-awaited fourth edition features 24 new personal stories of recovery.

Key features and benefits
·the most widely used resource for millions of individuals in recovery
·contains full, original text describing the A.A. program
·updated with 24 new personal stories

Author: AAWS
Hardcover: 575 pages Alcoholics Anonymous
Company: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services (2002-02-10) (2002-02-10)
ISBN: 1893007162
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Various writers offer meaningful, personal interpretations of the 12 Steps of AA that help us understand and apply the basic concepts.

Author: Hazelden Foundation
Paperback: 131 pages
Company: Hazelden (1993) (1993-01-01)
ISBN: 0894869043
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Originally published in 1952, this classic book is used by A.A. members and groups around the world. It lays out the principles by which A.A. members recover and by which the fellowship functions. The basic text clarifies the Steps which constitute the A.A. way of life and the Traditions, by which A.A. maintains its unity.

Author: Alcoholics Anonymous
Hardcover: 192 pages
Company: AA World Services (2002-02-10) (2002-02-10)
ISBN: 0916856011
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An extremely informative book which does not offer a plan for getting sober but does offer us sound advice about how to stay sober. Basic, essential information from Alcoholics Anonymous.

As the book states, "Anyone can get sober. . .the trick is to live sober."

 

Author: Anonymous
Paperback: 87 pages Self Help
Company: AA World Services (2002-02-10) (2002-02-10)
ISBN: 0916856046
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The key text of Alcoholics Anonymous, which to this very day has not changed since it was first published in 1939. This is the original text with the addtion of personal stories from both the 1st and 2nd editions.

This edition features a working, linked Table of Contents and full joystick/NCX navigation.


Author: Dr. Bob Smith, Bill Wilson
Kindle Edition: 621 pages Kindle eBook
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Features:
Original First & Second Edition Forewords
Doctor's Opinion
Main 164 Pages
Spiritual Experience
40+ First and Second Edition Stories
Main 164 pages include page numbers regardless of font size or page flow.

Author: Dr. William D. Silkworth, Dr. Bob Smith, Bill Wilson
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NOTE: This edition has a linked "Table of Contents" and has been beautifully formatted (searchable and interlinked) to work on your Amazon e-book reader, Amazon Desktop Reader, and your ipod e-book reader.

This is the key text of Alcoholics Anonymous, and was a seminal work in the development of 12-step programmes to treat addictions.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a worldwide fellowship of men and women who share a desire to stop drinking alcohol. AA suggests members completely abstain from alcohol, regularly attend meetings with other members, and follow its program to help each other with their common purpose; to help members "stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety."

AA created the twelve-step program used by similar recovery groups like Al-Anon, an auxiliary group for friends and family members of alcoholics; and Narcotics Anonymous, a group for substance abusers who may or may not also identify as alcoholics.

Author: Anonymous
Kindle Edition: 309 pages Kindle eBook
Company: ignacio hills press (TM) IgnacioHillsPress.com and e-Pulp Adventures (TM) (2009-07-11) (2009-07-11)
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It's more than a book. It's a way of life.

Alcoholics Anonymous-The Big Book-has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. First published in 1939, Alcoholics Anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976, and now the fourth edition in 2001, the essential recovery text has remained unchanged while personal stories have been added to reflect the growing and diverse fellowship. The long-awaited fourth edition features 24 new personal stories of recovery.

Key features and benefits
·the most widely used resource for millions of individuals in recovery
·contains full, original text describing A.A. the program
·updated with 24 new personal stories

Author: Aa Services
Hardcover: 188 pages ISBN13: 9789562912006, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services (2007-07-26)
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The basic text of The Alcoholics Anonymous "Big Book®" plus Dr. Bob's Story.

For distribution in The USA only.

Included in this edition: The Dr.'s Opinion, the original Foreword, Chapters 1-11, Spiritual Experience and Dr. Bob's Story. Also includes paragraph numbers to enable easy reference to a standard Big Book®.

This is a "lite" version adapted from our full Kindle Reference to Alcoholics Anonymous.
The full reference also includes: the 62 1st & 2nd Edition stories, the entire Original Manuscript, dictionary definitions, a subject index and an optimized layout for text-to-speech.

A project of The Anonymous Press, a non-profit run by AA members for AA members. We exist to carry the message while following AA Tradition.
For more please see http://anonpress.org

Statement of Purpose:
The Anonymous Press is made up of a bunch of A.A. members staying sober by carrying the message of A.A. Our primary purpose is to carry the message of A.A. by making our basic text affordable to all. Where we can, we also try to make the text easier to study and understand.
We realize that A.A., The Fellowship that saved our lives, is held together by The Traditions so The Traditions are what guide us. All of our books are sold at cost and we are certainly not organized.
Our efforts have resulted in the distribution of our fellowship’s basic text to many hundreds of thousands of fellow alcoholics who otherwise may not have had a book of their own. Detoxes, rehabs, prisons and shelters can now afford to give away our text - offering countless alcoholics a chance to learn the unadulterated message of our program.
If you are a member of A.A. and would like to lend a hand to help in our work, volunteers and contributions are always welcome.

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The Anonymous Press is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. or with the General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous. The publication of this book has not been authorized or endorsed by, and does not imply affiliation with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. or the General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous.

®"Big Book" has been registered as a trademark by Alcoholics Anonymous World Service Inc (AAWS).


Kindle Edition: 152 pages Kindle eBook
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Women's recovery can differ from men's, and each person's recovery is in many ways unique. That's why Stephanie Covington has designed this workbook A Women's Way Through the Twelve Steps Workbook to help a woman find her own path-and find it in terms especially suited to the way women experience not just addiction and recovery but also relationships, self, sexuality, and everyday life.Deepening and extending the lessons of a book that has helped countless women, this workbook makes A Women's Way Through the Twelve Steps that much more measured, meaningful, and clear. Unlike many ''rewritten'' Twelve Step interpretations for women, this guide works with the original Step language, preserving its spirit and focusing attention on its healing message. In sections devoted to each of the Twelve Steps, Covington blends narrative, self-assessment questions focused on a feminine definition of terms such as ''powerlessness'' and ''letting go,'' guided imagery exercises, and physical activities. Designed to be used in conjunction with A Women's Way Through the Twelve Steps, this workbook helps deepen and extend understanding of the lessons taught there and further empowers each woman to take ownership of her recovery process as well as her growth as a woman.

Author: Stephanie S. Covington Ph.D.
Paperback: 104 pages
Company: Hazelden (2000-10-01) (2000-08-09)
ISBN: 1568385226
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Self Help

Author: Alcoholics Anonymous World Service
Hardcover: 333 pages
Company: Alcoholics Anonymous World Serv Inc (1957-06)
ISBN: 091685602X
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Hard cover reproduction of the first printing of the first edition of Alcoholics Anonymous.

An affordable reproduction of the original Big Book®.

Includes a reproduction of the original dustjacket.

Compared to the original this reproduction has the same content and appearance but is not as thick.

"Reproduction published by The Anonymous Press" has been added to the book cover, dustjacket and title page.

®"Big Book" has been registered as a trademark by AA World Service Inc.

Author: AA Services
Hardcover: 416 pages
Company: The Anonymous Press (2008-06-01)
ISBN: 1892959046
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Are you sabotaging your own recovery?

To grow in recovery, we must grow up emotionally. This means getting honest with ourselves and facing up to the self-defeating thoughts and actions that put our sobriety at risk. Although there are as many ways to mess up recovery as there are alcoholics and addicts, some general themes exist, which include:

• confusing self-concern with selfishness
• not making amends
• using the program to try to become perfect
• not getting help for relationship troubles
• believing that life should be easy

In simple, down-to-earth language, Allen Berger explores the twelve most commonly confronted beliefs and attitudes that can sabotage recovery. He then provides tools for working through these problems in daily life. This useful guide offers fresh perspectives on how the process of change begins with basic self-awareness and a commitment to working a daily program.

Author: Allen Berger Ph.D.
Paperback: 136 pages
Company: Hazelden (2008-02-11) (2008-02-15)
ISBN: 1592854869
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One full Year of meditations and positive thoughts based on the 12 step programs. Each day is suggested reading and a prayer. Nice family bedtime prayer.

Author: Narcotics Anonymous
Paperback: 389 pages
Company: Narcotics Anonymous (1991-01)
ISBN: 1557761515
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This book consists of concepts relating to the dangers of alcohol use in correlation with our pursuit for peace and pleasure specifically tailored for the teenage/young adult reader.

Author: David Eugene
Paperback: 104 pages
Company: BookSurge Publishing (2002-07) (2002-10-09)
ISBN: 1588987388
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The EZ Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous is a page-by-page "translation" of the original Alcoholics Anonymous published by AA founder Bill Wilson in the 1930s. It is intended to carry the AA message to modern readers who find the original Big Book hard to digest for any reason. The language is gender-neutral, and references to spirituality are more inclusive.

The book shows you how to:

Quit drinking

Find a personal Higher Power

Livei n the now

Face problems fearlessly

Discover the real "you"

Make great friends in AA

Advance Reviews

The anonymous author of this work has taken a bold step by updating the language of the original Big Book, which has barely changed since its introduction in 1939. -John Elm, PhD, AA member

Finally, a version of the 'Big Book has arrived that's as inclusive as the program itself. The language does not assume the reader is male or Christian. -Jules Cardello, LMSW, Social Worker

The simple, direct writing makes the message of the Big Book much easier to understand without any loss of meaning. -Anonymous AA Member

Author: An Anonymous Member of A.A.
Paperback: 144 pages
Company: iUniverse.com (2011-04-04)
ISBN: 1450227953
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--Who is the Higher Power of AA? --Were AA's founders Christians or occultists? --How is the New Age involved? --Is there a "Rockefeller connection"? --Who are AA's "godparents"? --How successful is AA's treatment program? --Is alcoholism a sin or a disease? Don't you think it's time to learn about Bill Wilson's adulterous affairs, LSD experimentation, as well as his and Dr. Bob Smith's interest in seances and spiritualism?

Author: Cathy Burns
Paperback: 128 pages
Company: Destiny Image Publishers (1991-10-01)
ISBN: 156043449X
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The transforming power or alcohol is marvelous, and more often than not appalling. It seems to open a way of entrance into the soul for all classes of foolish, insane or malignant spirits, who, so long as it remains in contact with the brain, are able to hold possession. There is a cure however it is only for those that truly want to be cured for without this desire the results are always the same failure.

The Facts About Alcohol Addiction
*Alcohol Addiction
*Alcoholism And The Effects Of Alcoholism
*How Alcohol Causes Mental And Moral Changes.
*Alcohol Rehabilitation The Process
*Sober Living And The 12-step Program
*Alcoholism Withdrawal Healing
*Characteristics Of How Sober Living Should Be
*Living A Sober Life
*Outpatient Alcohol Rehabilitation
*Alcohol Treatment Centers

Author: B. Ford
Kindle Edition: 24 pages Kindle eBook
Company: (2011-02-24) (2011-02-24)
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Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee.

Author: A A Services(Author)
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Company: Alcoholics Anonymous World Service,2001 4th (fourth) Edition (2001)
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Lessons learned after smoking for 30 years, with no lectures.

Author: Tom Thomas
Paperback: 52 pages
Company: CreateSpace (2010-10-19)
ISBN: 1453871950
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For members of any twelve-step fellowship, this book provides a simple and clear guide to the instructions for working the steps as outlined in A.A.'s Big Book. It reveals, in easy to understand language, the process for working each step, so that the reader can experience the Twelfth Step promise of a spiritual awakening.

Author: Herb K.
Paperback: 144 pages
Company: Capizon Publishing (2004-06-29)
ISBN: 0965967220
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Author: Martha Cleveland, G. Arlys, Arlys G.
Paperback: 136 pages
Company: Hci (1991-03)
ISBN: 1558741674
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Resentment. Fear. Self-Pity. Intolerance. Anger. This cast of character defects will undermine the best-laid plans for recovery from addiction. It's not uncommon for individuals in recovery to hang on to negative, self-defeating behaviors after they've given up their addiction. These are the "rocks" that can sink recovery - or, at the least, block further progress. With more than 100,000 copies sold, Drop the Rock is the definitive guide to removing character defects that can prevent gratifying, long-standing recovery. Based on the Twelve Step program, particularly the principles behind Steps Six and Seven, Drop the Rock combines personal stories, practical advice, and powerful insights to help readers move forward in recovery. The second edition features additional stories, a reference section, and information about starting a Drop the Rock study group.

Author: Bill P., Todd W., Sara S.
Paperback: 132 pages ISBN13: 9781592851614, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: Hazelden (2005-02-11) (2005-03-01)
ISBN: 1592851614
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Now you can discover for yourself the principles behind the Twelve Steps as they occur in Scripture through this best-selling New Testament.

You will find an introduction to the Twelve Steps of recovery with each step listing recovery meditations and related recovery scriptures. As you read and meditate on Serenity, you will begin to see how the God of the Bible speaks directly to your needs. He will liberate you from debilitating addictions to restore you to wholeness and a perfect relationship with Him.

Author: Dr. Robert Hemfelt, Dr. Richard Fowler
Paperback: 558 pages ISBN13: 9780718019488, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: Thomas Nelson (2010-09-21)
ISBN: 0718019482
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The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous is America's most significant and authentic contribution to the history of spirituality, says Richard Rohr. He makes a case that the Twelve Steps relate well to Christian teaching and can rescue people who are drowning in addiction and may not even realize it. To survive the tidal wave of compulsive behavior and addiction, Christians must learn to breathe under water and discover God's love and compassion. In this exploration of Twelve Step spirituality, Rohr identifies the Christian principles in the Twelve Steps, connecting The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous with the gospel. He draws on talks he has given for over twenty years to people in recovery and those who counsel and live with people with addictive behavior. Rohr offers encouragement for becoming interiorly alive and inspiration for making one s life manageable for dealing with the codependence and dysfunction (sin) rampant in our society.

Author: Richard Rohr
Paperback: 160 pages
Company: St. Anthony Messenger Press (2011-09-01)
ISBN: 1616361573
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Author: Ed Webster
Paperback: 184 pages
Company: CreateSpace (2011-11-16)
ISBN: 1466406208
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Current, comprehensive, and personal, Dianne Hales?s AN INVITATION TO HEALTH, 2009-2010 Edition, integrates a comprehensive presentation of health concepts with a wealth of practical ways to apply them to your life--body, mind, and spirit. With the text and its accompanying resources, you have an outstanding set of tools to help you understand the positive benefits of good health behaviors and master the steps that empower you to accomplish that change in your own life. Each chapter includes content and applications such as "Learn It/Live It," "Goal Setting," "Your Strategies for Change," "Your Strategies for Prevention," and "Your Life Change Coach" sections, all of which help you on your way to setting and attaining your goals for a healthier lifestyle. Because personal choice is an important component of changing for lifelong healthy living, the text also includes "Reality Check" and "Point/CounterPoint," two new features designed to sharpen your critical thinking and analytical skills--the keys to making informed choices for positive change. Along the way, AN INVITATION TO HEALTH, 2009-2010 Edition, provides relevant examples, colorful photos, figures, and new research and statistics, as well as "Student Snapshots," art, tables, and references that reflect the most current thinking on every topic. Through CengageNOW?, the text also includes a wealth of powerful learning tools to help you maximize your study efforts.

Author: Dianne Hales
Paperback: 688 pages
Company: Brooks Cole (2008-01-30)
ISBN: 0495388556
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Intended for the Personal Health, Introduction to Health, or Wellness course taught at both two- and four-year colleges and universities in the departments of Health and Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science, Health and Human Performance, or Health Promotion. Course material ranges from psychological health and nutrition to stress management, personal sexuality, avoiding health risks, preventing injury, and health and aging.

Author: Dianne Hales
Paperback: 496 pages
Company: Brooks Cole (2008-12-17)
ISBN: 0495391921
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Based on the parallels between St. Ignatius and Bill Wilson, the co-founder of Alcoholics Anony-mous. These 52 meditations consist of sections from St. IgnatiusO Spiritual Exercises, followed by an exploration of both what it means and how it relates to 12-Step philosophy. At the end of each meditation is a short encapsulation, which Father Harbaugh whimsically calls a OSecond Prelude, to go.O Re-freshing and down to earth, this book will set you briskly along a new path and greater independence.

Author: Jim Harbaugh
Paperback: 171 pages
Company: Sheed & Ward (1997-12-01)
ISBN: 1580510086
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Millions of people have transformed their lives by working the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Their success has come from their ability to truly understand these principles and to apply them in their daily lives. Yet for many embarking on the road to recovery, the Steps can seem vague, even confusing.

This practical, no-nonsense guide takes the mystery out of the Twelve Steps, presenting a straightforward explanation of what each step means, as well as examples of how it translates to real life. Written by a certified alcoholism and drug abuse counselor with more than twenty years of experience, it offers a wealth of wisdom, knowledge, and genuine support for anyone in recovery.

Understanding the Twelve Steps features:

Clear, easy-to-understand interpretation of the Twelve Steps -- the vital building blocks of recovery

Checklists that summarize the tasks and objectives of each step

The Twelve Promises -- the positive changes you can expect in your life if you follow the Twelve Steps

What happens at Twelve Step meetings and why it is important to have a sponsor

The experiences, strength, and hope of other recovering people

Author: Terence T. Gorski
Paperback: 208 pages
Company: Touchstone (1991-04-15) (1991-04-15)
ISBN: 0671765582
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Life can be complicated and hectic, but when we keep things simple, we can bring them down to a manageable size. These meditations focus on the Twelve Steps, stressing the importance of putting into practice new beliefs, slogans, and fellowship.


Author: Anonymous
Paperback: 400 pages
Company: Hazelden (1996-07-01) (1989-10-01)
ISBN: 0894866257
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Passing it on is a key concept in the Twelve Step community and many of the traditions and knowledge of the Twelve Step recovery program have been passed down by word-of-mouth from one generation of sponsors to the next. Twelve Step Sponsorship effectively takes this knowledge and tradition and applies it to a working manual for sponsors, guiding them through their role in reaching out and helping new program members.

Designed as a "how-to" program for sponsors, Twelve Step Sponsorship offers:
reading assignments common questions that sponsors face procedural suggestions for leading a newcomer through the Twelve Steps general guidelines for becoming an effective sponsor

Twelve Step Sponsorship offers sponsors the first complete handbook for working with a newcomer -- from the first meeting through the Twelfth Step and into the years that follow.

Author: Hamilton B.
Paperback: 260 pages
Company: Hazelden (1996-10-01) (1996-09-25)
ISBN: 1568381220
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Now you can discover for yourself the principles behind the Twelve Steps as they occur in Scripture through this best-selling New Testament.

You will find an introduction to the Twelve Steps of recovery with each step listing recovery meditations and related recovery scriptures. As you read and meditate on Serenity, you will begin to see how the God of the Bible speaks directly to your needs. He will liberate you from debilitating addictions to restore you to wholeness and a perfect relationship with Him.

Author: Dr. Robert Hemfelt, Dr. Richard Fowler
Paperback: 558 pages ISBN13: 9780718019488, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: Thomas Nelson (2010-09-21)
ISBN: 0718019482
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Author: Kevin Griffin
Paperback: 256 pages
Company: Rodale Books (2004-06-09)
ISBN: 1579549055
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The director of an addiction treatment center for more than four decades, Joe McQ has become an internationally respected teacher and lecturer on the Twelve Step method introduced by Alcoholics Anonymous and since adopted by dozens of recovery groups. In The Steps We Took, Joe offers countless analogies, insights, explanations and elucidations of these principles, drawing from his own recovery experience and those of the hundreds he has helped.

Author: Joe McQ
Paperback: 192 pages
Company: August House (2005-12-19)
ISBN: 0874831512
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As an internationally respected teacher and lecturer on the Twelve Step method introduced by Alcoholics Anonymous, Joe McQ knows that sponsorship is a key construct for the success of the program because it involves moving a person through the Twelve Step process to recovery. In the early days of AA, sponsors would come to the alcoholicf_(tm)s home and talk him through Steps 1 and 2, and when they were thoroughly convinced he was ready, they would start him on the program. Step 12 is the foundation ....

Author: Joe McQ
Paperback: 192 pages
Company: August House (2006-02-14)
ISBN: 0874836549
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BOOK IN ACCEPTABLE CONDITION,COVER HAS SOME WEAR AND A CURL TO IT,HAS SOME HIGHLIGHTS,MARKINGS,FEW DOGEARS.

Author: Overeaters Anonymous Incorporated
Paperback: 221 pages
Company: Overeaters Anonymous (1993-10)
ISBN: 0960989862
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Author: Lisa M. Najavits
Paperback: 208 pages ISBN13: 9781572242975, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Company: New Harbinger Publications (2002-10-10)
ISBN: 1572242973
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This important and compassionate new book from the creator of the successful God Allows U-Turns series will help parents and grandparents of the many adult children who continue to make life painful for their loved ones.

Writing from firsthand experience, Allison identifies the lies that kept her, and ultimately her son in bondage—and how she overcame them. Additional real life stories from other parents are woven through the text.

A tough–love book to help readers cope with dysfunctional adult children, Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children will empower families by offering hope and healing through S.A.N.I.T.Y.—a six–step program to help parents regain control in their homes and in their lives.

S = STOP Enabling, STOP Blaming Yourself, and STOP the Flow of Money A = Assemble a Support Group N = Nip Excuses in the Bud I = Implement Rules/Boundaries T = Trust Your Instincts Y = Yield Everything to God

Foreword by Carol Kent (When I Lay My Isaac Down)

Author: Allison Bottke
Paperback: 224 pages
Company: Harvest House Publishers (2008-02-01)
ISBN: 0736921354
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Book

Author: Bill W.
Hardcover: 332 pages
Company: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services (1967-12)
ISBN: 0916856038
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Published in 1957, The Little Red Book is known as the foremost study guide to the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous. However, the original volume, filled with practical advice for sober living, was written by two anonymous men who, presumably, considered their audience to be comprised predominantly, if not entirely, of men. That's why Hazelden's new edition is written expressly for women. It features the original text of The Little Red Book along with annotated passages addressing issues related to how women experience addiction and recovery. The annotations, written by best-selling author Karen Casey, introduce women to the extraordinary camaraderie of Alcoholics Anonymous and the restorative powers of Twelve Step recovery.


Author: Anonymous
Hardcover: 156 pages
Company: Hazelden (2004-02-02) (2004-02-02)
ISBN: 1592850820
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Life can be complicated and hectic, but when we keep things simple, we can bring them down to a manageable size. These meditations focus on the Twelve Steps, stressing the importance of putting into practice new beliefs, slogans, and fellowship.


Author: Anonymous
Paperback: 400 pages
Company: Hazelden (1996-07-01) (1989-10-01)
ISBN: 0894866257
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A guidebook for working the fourth step of a twelve step recovery program. Exact authorship unknown and attributed to "some anonymous members of Alcoholics Anonymous". Has been available online from multiple sources for more than twenty years.

Not conference approved. Not a publication of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Author: Anonymous Members of Alcoholics Anonymous
Kindle Edition: Kindle eBook
Company: (2010-08-11) (2010-08-11)
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For members of any twelve-step fellowship, this book provides a simple and clear guide to the instructions for working the steps as outlined in A.A.'s Big Book. It reveals, in easy to understand language, the process for working each step, so that the reader can experience the Twelfth Step promise of a spiritual awakening.

Author: Herb K.
Paperback: 144 pages
Company: Capizon Publishing (2004-06-29)
ISBN: 0965967220
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Born from one of the most significant collaborative writing projects of all time, this extraordinary, never-before-published copy of the original working manuscript of the Big Book offers fresh insights into the history and foundation of the revolutionary Alcoholics Anonymous program.

Reproduced in this elegant gift edition with an introduction and notes by a panel of celebrated AA historians, the original working manuscript is the missing link in our understanding of what transpired between AA founder Bill Wilson's first draft of Alcoholics Anonymous and the first published edition. In January 1939, Wilson and other AA founders distributed 400 copies of his typescript to everyone they could think of 'who might be concerned with the problem of alcoholism,' to test out the program. As the loan copies were returned, suggestions for revision were considered and written out in colored pencil on one master copy that was eventually submitted for publication.

The many changes made in black, green, and red on page after page are shown here in their original form, revealing the opinions, debates, and discussions that went into making the Big Book.

Author: Anonymous
Hardcover: 248 pages
Company: Hazelden (2010-09-03) (2010-09-01)
ISBN: 159285947X
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This is the original study guide to the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous. Filled with practical information for those first days of sober living, this little book: offers newcomers advice about the program, how long it takes, and what to look for in a sponsor provides in-depth discussions of each of the Twelve Steps and related character defects poses common questions about AA and helping others, identifying where to find answers in the Big Book features non-sexist language

Author: Anonymous
Paperback: 108 pages
Company: bnpublishing.com (2008-03-25)
ISBN: 9562916278
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The most complete history of A.A. ever written. Not-God contains anecdotes and excerpts from the diaries, correspondence, and occasional memoirs of A.A.'s early figures. A fascinating, fast-moving, and authoritative account of the discovery and development of the program and fellowship that we know today as Alcoholics Anonymous.

Author: Ernest Kurtz
Paperback: 456 pages
Company: Hazelden (1991-04-01) (1991-04-01)
ISBN: 0894860658
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This ebook is complete with linked Table of Content making navigation quicker and easier.

This introduction to the Twelve Steps of the Alcoholics Anonymous program is offered to all alcoholic men and women whose "lives have become unmanageable" because of their powerlessness over alcohol. The purpose of this interpretation is to help members quickly work out an acceptable 24-hour schedule of A.A. living. This subject matter is founded on basic information from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.

Author: Bill W.
Kindle Edition: 73 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Wilder Publications (2010-02-27) (2010-02-27)
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6"x9" red softcover with: - First 164 pages of The Big Book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. - Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. - Comprehensive index with 8000+ word & subject references. - Entire "Original Manuscript" including the stories. - Phone directory of worldwide AA intergroups. - Footnotes explaining the more obscure references in the text and the text changes over the years.

Author: Anonymous
Paperback:
Company: The Anonymous Press (2009-01-01)
ISBN: 1892959038
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The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism.

-The text of Alcoholics Anonymous
-The Original Foreword & The Dr.'s Opinion
-The 29 1st Edition Stories
-The 33 2nd Edition Stories

Annotated with:
-The Original Manuscript with "Ace Full 7-11" the single "manuscript only" story
-Dictionary with definitions from 1937 - just before the book was written
-Subject Index
-Text-to-Speech optimized layout of pages 1-164

Published by The Anonymous Press, a non-profit run by AA members for AA members. We exist to carry the message while respecting and following AA Tradition.

Statement of Purpose:
The Anonymous Press is made up of a bunch of A.A. members staying sober by carrying the message of A.A. Our primary purpose is to carry the message of A.A. by making our basic text affordable to all. Where we can, we also try to make the text easier to study and understand.
We realize that A.A., The Fellowship that saved our lives, is held together by The Traditions so The Traditions are what guide us. All of our books are sold at cost and we are certainly not organized.
Our efforts have resulted in the distribution of our fellowship’s basic text to many hundreds of thousands of fellow alcoholics who otherwise may not have had a book of their own. Detoxes, rehabs, prisons and shelters can now afford to give away our text - offering countless alcoholics a chance to learn the unadulterated message of our program.
If you are a member of A.A. and would like to lend a hand to help in our work, volunteers and contributions are always welcome.

Disclaimer:
The Anonymous Press is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. or with the General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous. The publication of this book has not been authorized or endorsed by, and does not imply affiliation with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. or the General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous.

This book is being made available to users in The United States only. Non-US users may be liable for any copyright infringement and may be susceptible to a claim for damages or an injunction on behalf of Alcoholics Anonymous World Service, Inc.


Author: Anonymous Press
Kindle Edition: 919 pages Kindle eBook
Company: The Anonymous Press (2009-05-05) (2009-05-05)
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Author: Elaine and Dallas
Paperback: 118 pages
Company: M&MBLove (2011-09-20)
ISBN: 0615541542
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In this book, Wally P. will take you through the Twelve Steps as they were taken by the early A.A. pioneers. You will learn how to develop a direct two-way communication with the "God of your understanding", and how to follow the "Guidance" you receive. You will have the opportunity to experience the life changing spiritual awakening that occurs as the direct result of completing the Twelve Steps in four one-hour sessions. In addition, you will learn how to become a "life changer" by carrying this life-saving message of hope to others.

Author: Wally P
Paperback: 148 pages
Company: Faith with Works Pub. Co (2003-01-30)
ISBN: 0965772012
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Alcoholics Anonymous, by its very nature, could not have been founded by one person. Its essence is sharing. Therefore, Bill W. and Dr. Bob are always referred to within the Fellowship as the co-founders. So far, among the majority of A.A. members, the Ohio surgeon has been less well known than his partner. He died in 1950, when A.A. was only 15 years old. But his influence on the whole A.A. program is permanent and profound.
This book attempts to give a portrait of Dr. Bob as full-scale and balanced as possible-for the most part, in the words of those who knew him personally. The youngster who grew up in Vermont of the late 19th century became a hard-drinking college boy, then a medical student fighting the onset of his own alcoholism, a respected physician, a loving but increasingly unreliable family man, and at last a desperately ill drunk, without hope until he met a stockbroker from New York--Bill W., who urgently needed a fellow alcoholic to help him maintain his own sobriety.
Beginning with Dr. Bob's last drink and the start of the Fellowship, his story becomes involvedthrough interdependence - with those of other early members and of pioneer groups in the Midwest. This development was both exhilarating and tumultuous: Only the trial-and-error method taught A.A. the best approaches for newcomers; connections with the Oxford Group grew uneasy; dissension arose over the writing of the Big Book, finances, participation by members' wives, and minorities in A.A. Through it all, Dr. Bob was a steadying central figure.
The end of the story returns to the intensely personal view. But even in his last years, Dr. Bob was drawn into hard-fought discussions and eventually decisions that would reach far into the future of A.A. worldwide.

Author: Alcoholics Anonymous
Hardcover: 373 pages Illustrated
Company: Alcoholics Anonymous World Serv Inc (1980-12)
ISBN: 0916856070
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From the author of Day By Day, comes the best new book for the chemically dependent in recovery. This book is designed as a basic 24/7 form of support and contains a reflection and positive statement for every hour of the day for 31 days. It is full of the wisdom of the old-timers, 12-Step slogans, and brief, no bull help for the HALT moments. Now you can carry a little bit of fellowship with you wherever you go.

Author: Shelly Marshall
Paperback: 180 pages
Company: Day By Day, Recovery Resources (2007-01-01) (2007-01-15)
ISBN: 0967491568
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Absolutely full of recovery slogans from the classics like 'First Things First' to the bizarre like 'Sleazy Does It." These are all the slogans you ever wanted to read from all the 12 Step Programs.

If you have a talk, need to make a poster, want to get a point across to your sponsee--then this is the book for you. Or better yt, put in the john for a reader whenfolks are doing their business...this book is fun and full of reminders, one liners and great zingers about recovery!

Author: Shelly Marshall
Kindle Edition: 226 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Day By Day Recovery Resources (2008-09-23) (2008-09-23)
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Popular meditations on A.A. philosophy, written for every day of the year. This effective tool has been a recovery-basic for over 30 years.

Author: Alcoholics Anonymous
Hardcover: 380 pages
Company: Hazelden (1966-06-01) (1987-09-01)
ISBN: 0894860232
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Author: AA Services
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The spiritual adventure of A.A. as experienced by individual members. Over 75 A.A. members from all over the world describe the wide diversity of convictions implied in "God as we understood Him." Especially helpful to those who confuse "spiritual" with "religious."

Author: AA Services
Paperback: 121 pages
Company: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services (2002-03-15) (2002-03-15)
ISBN: 0916856054
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The EZ Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous is a paragraph-by-paragraph translation of the original AA Big Book published in the 1930s. The original text, written by program founder Bill Wilson, has been the AA Bible for for over 70 years.

The original 164-page text has never been updated. Wilson’s book is difficult for many readers to follow, as the narrative is heavy with big words and long sentences. Gender and lifestyle stereotypes abound as the book was written mainly for middle-class men with stay-at-home wives.

While faithful to the text published by Bill Wilson in 1939--line by line--the EZ Big Book is written in an easier, more journalistic style. Alcoholics at all reading levels can understand the message. Women will find the absence of sexist language more acceptable, and alcoholics with live-in partners and nontraditional lifestyles will not feel excluded. Couples are not assumed to consist of a middle class working males with nonworking wives. (The chapter “To the Wives of Alcoholics” has been retitled “To the Partners of Alcoholics”.) People whose spiritual paths are non-Christian will be comfortable with general references to a “Higher Power,” “Spirit of the Universe,” etc. The text is easy to read but never condescending.

The new EZ Big Book carries the AA message without loss of content. It may be used alone or as a study guide alongside the original Big Book



Author: Anonymous Alcoholic
Kindle Edition: 110 pages Kindle eBook
Company: BeaconStreetUSA.com (2010-01-11) (2010-01-11)
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The face of addiction and alcoholism is a face that many have seen before -- it may be a celebrity, a colleague, or even a family member. And though the 12-step program by itself can often bring initial success, many addicts find themselves relapsing back into old ways and old patterns, or replacing one addiction with another. Author Darren Littlejohn has been there and back, and presents a complimentary guide for recovery to the traditional twelve-step program, out of his own struggles and successes through the study of Zen and Tibetan Buddhism.

Working with the traditional 12-Step philosophy, the author first shares his own life path, and how he came to find the spiritual solace that has greatly enhanced his life in recovery. Then, he details out how his work integrating Buddhism into the traditional twelve-step programs validates both aspects of the recovery process. While being careful not to present himself as a Tibetan lama or Zen master, the author shows how each step -- such as admitting there is a problem, seeking help, engaging in a thorough self-examination, making amends for harm done, and helping other drug addicts who want to recover -- fits into the Bodhisattva path. This integration makes Buddhism accessible for addicts, and the 12 Steps understandable for Buddhists who may otherwise be at a loss to help those in need.

The 12-Step Buddhist is designed to be a complimentary practice to the traditional 12-step journey, not a replacement. While traditional twelve-step programs help addicts become sober by removing the drug of choice and providing a spiritual path, they rarely delve deep into what causes people to suffer in the first place. The integration of Buddhism with the traditional process provides the wisdom and meditations that can help addicts truly find a deep, spiritual liberation from all causes and conditions of suffering -- for good.

Author: Darren Littlejohn
Paperback: 320 pages
Company: Atria Books/Beyond Words (2009-03-10) (2009-03-10)
ISBN: 1582702233
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Harm reduction is the single most effective approach to drug and alcohol problems because harm reduction uses pragmatic, evidence-based strategies that work. This book is the first comprehensive compilation of harm reduction strategies aimed specifically at people who drink alcohol. Whether your goal is safer drinking, reduced drinking, or quitting alcohol altogether, this is the book for you. It contains a large and detailed selection of harm reduction tools and strategies which you can choose from to build your own individualized alcohol harm reduction program. There are many practical exercises to help people change their behaviors, including risk-ranking worksheets, drinking charts, goal choice worksheets, and many more. There are also innumerable practical tips from folks who "have been there" and have turned their drinking habits around for the better. This book exemplifies the harm reduction principles of "meeting people where they are at" and encouraging people to change in ways which they choose for themselves. This book can either be used as a self-help manual for people working on their own or by people who are participating in a harm reduction support group. BETTER IS BETTER!!

Author: Kenneth Anderson
Paperback: 286 pages ISBN13: 9781453830604, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: CreateSpace (2010-10-05)
ISBN: 145383060X
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Absolutely full of recovery slogans from the classics like 'First Things First' to the bizarre like 'Sleazy Does It." These are all the slogans you ever wanted to read from all the 12 Step Programs.

If you have a talk, need to make a poster, want to get a point across to your sponsee--then this is the book for you. Or better yt, put in the john for a reader whenfolks are doing their business...this book is fun and full of reminders, one liners and great zingers about recovery!

Author: Shelly Marshall
Kindle Edition: 226 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Day By Day Recovery Resources (2008-09-23) (2008-09-23)
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Author: M. T.
Paperback: 224 pages
Company: St. Martin's Griffin (1998-02-15)
ISBN: 0312181825
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"AA-Not the Only Way" responds to the growing demand from recovery experts, U.S. court rulings, problem drinkers and drug addicts for a global resource directory of alternative treatments. The highly anticipated 2nd Edition is now available, where you can find a multitude of different self-help groups, a variety of alternatives to help with your alcohol or drug use, such as hypnosis or acupuncture, a section for family members and other loved ones, what works and what doesn t, how to choose a treatment program and a comprehensive directory of licensed professionals all over the U.S., and treatment facilities both within the U.S. and abroad. While everyone has heard of Alcoholics Anonymous and other twelve-step programs that suport millions of people each year with addiction, they are not the only effective programs available.

Melanie Solomon's book compares and contrasts many different self-help programs so the client can better choose which one best suits his or her needs, as well as contact information for licensed professionals and treatment facilities throughout the U.S. and abroad. "This book is ideal for any addiction professional's waiting room, treatment process, or as an integral part of the client's continuing care plan." (NAADAC-The Association for Addiction Professionals).

"AA-Not the Only Way fills an important niche in the recovery literature. It offers a compact but wide-ranging guide to addiction support and treatment options. The author's recovery story will also be an inspiration to those who find themselves battling a one-size-fits-all system that is supposed to be helping them." (Dr. Tom Horvath, President of SMART Recovery).

Author: Melanie Solomon
Paperback: 106 pages
Company: Capalo Press (2008-11-28)
ISBN: 0976247992
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The Real AA is the result of Ken Ragge's journey through AA and its for-profit institutional variants. The book covers virtually all aspects of AA and the traditional treatment system: the disease theory of alcohol abuse; AA's origins and development; AA's ideology and indoctrination process; and AA's institutional forms. An invaluable resource to alcohol abusers, their friends, and their families.

Author: Ken Ragge
Paperback: 256 pages
Company: See Sharp Press (1998-04)
ISBN: 1884365140
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Author: Stanton Peele, Charles Bufe, Archie Brodsky
Paperback: 204 pages
Company: See Sharp Press (2000-01-01)
ISBN: 1884365175
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Features:
Original First & Second Edition Forewords
Doctor's Opinion
Main 164 Pages
Spiritual Experience
40+ First and Second Edition Stories
Main 164 pages include page numbers regardless of font size or page flow.

Author: Dr. William D. Silkworth, Dr. Bob Smith, Bill Wilson
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Company: (1939-01-01) (1939-01-01)
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Why do we overeat time and time again? Why do we make poor diet choices while we want to be healthy? What makes losing weight so difficult? These and many other vital questions are addressed in 12 Steps to Raw Foods in an open and sincere dialogue. Based on the latest scientific research, Victoria Boutenko explains the numerous benefits of choosing a diet of fresh rather than cooked foods. This book contains self-tests and questionnaires that help the reader to determine if they have hidden eating patterns that undermine their health. Using examples from life, the author explores the most common reasons for people to make unhealthy eating choices.

Rather than simply praising the benefits of raw foods, this book offers helpful tips and coping techniques to form and maintain new, healthy patterns. Learn how to make a raw food restaurant card that makes dining with co-workers easy and enjoyable. Discover three magic sentences that enable you to refuse your mother-in-law’s apple pie without offending her. Find out how to sustain your chosen diet while traveling. These are only a few of the many scenarios that Boutenko outlines.

Written in a convenient 12-step format, this book guides the reader through the most significant physical, psychological, and spiritual phases of the transition from cooked to raw foods. Embracing the raw food lifestyle is more than simply turning off the stove. Such a radical change in the way we eat affects all aspects of life. Boutenko touches on the human relationship with nature, the value of supporting others, and the importance of living in harmony with people who don’t share the same point of view on eating. Already a classic, this enhanced second edition is aimed at anyone interested in improving their health through diet.

Author: Victoria Boutenko
Paperback: 288 pages
Company: North Atlantic Books (2007-05-08) (2007-05-08)
ISBN: 1556436513
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Author: Vince Hawkins
Paperback: 104 pages
Company: CreateSpace (2012-01-06)
ISBN: 1468165127
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Author: Friends in Recovery
Paperback: 229 pages ISBN13: 9780941405119, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: Rpi Pub (1995-09)
ISBN: 0941405117
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When clinical social worker Jack Trimpey introduced the concepts of Rational Recovery in 1986, it marked a major breakthrough in the field of alcohol and drug addiction. More than a philosophy or therapy, and not dependent on spiritual beliefs, Rational Recovery offers an aggressive self-help program to take charge of one's behavior immediately. Now this proven process is made available in this unique, user-friendly instruction guide.

Author: Jack Trimpey
Paperback: 368 pages
Company: Gallery Books (1996-11-01) (1996-11-01)
ISBN: 0671528580
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Women's recovery can differ from men's, and each person's recovery is in many ways unique. That's why Stephanie Covington has designed A Women's Way Through the Twelve Steps to help a woman find her own path-and find it in terms especially suited to the way women experience not just addiction and recovery but also relationships, self, sexuality, and everyday life. Unlike many ''rewritten'' Twelve Step interpretations for women, this guide works with the original Step language, preserving its spirit and focusing attention on its healing message.



Author: Stephanie S. Covington
Paperback: 264 pages
Company: Hazelden (1994-10-01) (1994-09-27)
ISBN: 0894869930
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"Lilyan Wilder has trained more broadcasters, politicians, and business executives than anybody." - Charles Osgood, Anchor, CBS News Sunday Morning.

When people say they'd rather die than address an audience, they're not kidding. Fear of public speaking has even topped death in some surveys. But now top communications consultant Lilyan Wilder offers some sound advice on how to overcome the crippling inhibition of public speaking. Her clients have included media icons Oprah Winfrey and Charlie Rose, former President George Bush, John Sculley, and Katharine Graham. 7 Steps to Fearless Speaking will teach you how to cope with the panic, avoidance, and trauma of speaking as you give the gift of your conviction and experience your voice for the first time.

"Lilyan Wilder is the industry's undisputed grand dame of broadcast coaching." -The New York Times.

"Lilyan Wilder understands how to make the essential connection between a speaker and an audience. In this book, she tells you how to do it as she has told so well to so many famous communicators." -Charlie Rose.

"7 Steps to Fearless Speaking has helped me to speak with persuasion and conviction....Follow Wilder's sage counsel, and you'll find your public speaking much improved and more rewarding." -Ivan Seidenberg, Chairman and CEO, Bell Atlantic.

"Lilyan Wilder is simply the best. I continue to use many of her exercises on a daily basis. They're wonderful." -Dr. Bob Arnot, Chief Medical Correspondent, NBC News.

"Lilyan Wilder is simply awesome, personally and professionally." -Maria Shriver, Correspondent, NBC News.

Author: Lilyan Wilder
Paperback: 227 pages ISBN13: 9780471321590, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: John Wiley & Sons (1999-04-26)
ISBN: 0471321591
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Women's recovery can differ from men's, and each person's recovery is in many ways unique. That's why Stephanie Covington has designed this workbook A Women's Way Through the Twelve Steps Workbook to help a woman find her own path-and find it in terms especially suited to the way women experience not just addiction and recovery but also relationships, self, sexuality, and everyday life.Deepening and extending the lessons of a book that has helped countless women, this workbook makes A Women's Way Through the Twelve Steps that much more measured, meaningful, and clear. Unlike many ''rewritten'' Twelve Step interpretations for women, this guide works with the original Step language, preserving its spirit and focusing attention on its healing message. In sections devoted to each of the Twelve Steps, Covington blends narrative, self-assessment questions focused on a feminine definition of terms such as ''powerlessness'' and ''letting go,'' guided imagery exercises, and physical activities. Designed to be used in conjunction with A Women's Way Through the Twelve Steps, this workbook helps deepen and extend understanding of the lessons taught there and further empowers each woman to take ownership of her recovery process as well as her growth as a woman.

Author: Stephanie S. Covington Ph.D.
Paperback: 104 pages
Company: Hazelden (2000-10-01) (2000-08-09)
ISBN: 1568385226
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Revised Edition.

Carnes offers us exercises, inventories, and guided reflections for those of us facing the daily challenges of attaining or maintaining an addiction-free lifestyle.

This revised edition of A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps is a treasure chest, a rich and powerful resource for anyone working a twelve-step program. Carnes is a gifted teacher and leader in the addiction recovery field.
Wendy Maltz, M.S.W., Sexual Healing Journey

This unique, non-threatening workbook emphasizes common themes at the heart of all Twelve Step fellowships...an especially clear explanation of what "working the program" means.
Claudia Black, Ph.D., It Will Happen to Me

The revised A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps gets my highest recommendation. It is a wonderful guide to the journey to restoration and healing.
Marilyn Murray, M.A., Prisoner of Another War

To get through difficult times, we need good friends, wise mentors and compassionate recovery programs. Pat Carnes and his twelve-step guide have been all of these to me, personally, and more. A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps Revised Edition is a principle guide to following the path of the many stages we encounter daily.
Brenda Schaeffer, Licensed Psychologist, Loving Me Loving You and Is It Love or Is It Addiction

A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps has already helped thousands and promises to help many more.
Mark R. Laaser, Ph.D., The Secret Sin: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction

Author: Patrick Carnes
Paperback: 224 pages
Company: Hazelden (1994-09-01) (1994-04-19)
ISBN: 1568380585
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First the Hurt, Now the Healing...

Millions identified with Melody Beattie in Codependent No More and gained inspiration from her in Beyond Codependency. Now she's back to help you discover how recovery programs work and to help you find the right one for you. Interpreting the famous Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps specifically for codependent issues for the very first time, this groundbreaking book combines Melody's expertise with the experience of other people to:

• Explain each step and how you can apply it to your particular issues

• Offer specific exercises and activities to use both in group settings and on your own

• Provide a directory of the wide range of Twelve Step programs -- including Al-Anon, Codependents Anonymous, Codependents of Sex Addicts, Adult Children of Alcoholics, and more

The uniquely warm and compassionate voice of Melody Beattie will inspire you to turn your life around -- one step at a time.

Author: Melody Beattie
Paperback: 273 pages
Company: Touchstone (1992-04-09) (1992-04-09)
ISBN: 0671762273
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Various writers offer meaningful, personal interpretations of the 12 Steps of AA that help us understand and apply the basic concepts.

Author: Hazelden Foundation
Paperback: 131 pages
Company: Hazelden (1993) (1993-01-01)
ISBN: 0894869043
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How many of us have felt like Phillip Z? He has a staunch belief in the Twelve Steps, yet struggles with the concept of a Higher Power.

In A Skeptic's Guide to the 12 Steps, the author investigates each of the Twelve Steps to gain a deeper understanding of a Higher Power. He examines what may seem like "unsettling" concepts to us including surrendering one's will and life to God, and he encourages us to understand the spiritual journey of recovery despite our skepticism.

Author: Phillip Z.
Paperback: 252 pages
Company: Hazelden (1990-06) (1990-10-01)
ISBN: 0894867229
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Now You Can Take Control of Your Own Recovery Process
Alcoholics Anonymous is not the only answer or even the best answer for many people. In fact, seven of every eight people who start AA's 12-step program abandon it within three years. Fortuanately, there are more effective ways to quit drinking—proven methods that will help you be successful on your own terms.
Inside this life-affirming book is the new beginning you're looking for. Certified addictions counselor and 16-year recovering alcoholic Jerry Dorsman offers more than 100 proven techniques to gain control of your recovery. His self-help approach includes the best:
·Step-by-step instructions for breaking the habit
·Foods to help you beat the cravings
·Methods for internal cleansing and detox
·Nutrition information for rebuilding your health
·And much more!
"A thorough approach backed with practical guidelines and techniques."—Addiction and Recovery Magazine
"The right blend of substance and simplicity. Bubbling with resources."—Natural Health magazine

Author: Jerry Dorsman
Paperback: 322 pages
Company: Three Rivers Press (1997-10-01) (1997-10-01)
ISBN: 076151290X
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