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Don't Be Mislead
Originally, this title was listed as being written by Don Miguel Ruiz.Those who purchased it immediately found that it was written by an alcoholic "in recovery" by the name of Lee McCormick.It is actually a 12 step journal.If you do not find AA or 12 step methods helpful, then don't buy this book!

The Spirit Recovery Meditation Journal
I have enjoyed reading Lee McCormick's book, "The Spirit Recovery Meditation Journal".Lee writes like he talks - straight and to the point.He speaks candidly about his vulnerability, humanness, judgments, dreams and the power of choice.The language will be familiar for people in 12-step programs, as well as those on other spiritual journeys.We can all relate to his insights - "Mr. Stupid Meets Mr. Mouth" on page 70 is one of the DOZENS of mirror experiences I've had!This is a book about taking responsibility, no longer being a victim, and learning to live happy, joyous and free.

The Universal in the Personal
The Spirit Recovery Meditation Journal tells the stories and experiences of one man, but they resonate with a universality that touches me, and I'm sure many others. Lee McCormick gives us "90 meditations in 90 days," a beautiful set of contemplations to start the day. The book, though directed at people in "recovery," will serve anyone searching for an authentic spiritual path. Besides being wise, humble,and humorous, McCormick has an inviting voice that draws me in. I can't wait 90 days to read this. But I'll return to it for its gentle reminders and nudges toward joy in sobriety. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Authorship    2. Diaries    3. Diaries And Journals    4. Meditations    5. Religion    6. Religious aspects    7. Self    8. Self-Help    9. Spirituality    10. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    11. Twelve-Step Programs    12. Self-Help / Substance Abuse   

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divine influence
Karen Casey has been a part of my life since '83 through her daily meditation book, "Each Day a New Beginning".She has inspired me to laugh, cry and to ponder the possibilities.Her newest book, "The Miracle of Sponsorship", is an inspiration!She has encouraged me again to grow and stretch myself even further on my road to recovery.The insight of her collection of stories reminds me there are many paths I can take to achieve a balance in my life.There are many people out there struggling same as myself.Each one with stories of how they survived.All I have to do is to reach out.Sponsors have been a significant part of my life, whether I was aware of them or not.Karen has helped me to appreciate their importance in my life.I will never be alone on this road again.Thanks Karen for being one of those people. For giving me the hope that I need every day of my life! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alcoholics    2. Alcoholics Anonymous    3. General    4. Rehabilitation    5. Self-Help    6. Sponsors    7. Substance Abuse    8. Substance Abuse & Addictions - Alcoholism    9. Twelve-Step Programs    10. Self-Help / Substance Abuse   

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A Compeling book, though provoking
this book can change you're life. Tav Spark has beautifull writen this book to give a broader perspective of the journey of recovery. If you're a child of an addict like i am , it can give you an understanding point of view of what you're parents are going throug or have been there. this book has open my mind and my sole into a relm that i have never been in. Tav is truelly an inspiration.

transpersonal psychology and recovery from addictions
For those familar with AA's Big Book wanting to connected with their higher power and go on to oneness with the higher power. Tav Sparks compares the 12 step program of AA to Eastern Yogas and presents the stepsand promises as a Western yoga with union of consciousness with the higherpower as being the esoteric goal of the recovery process. Included are somemodern means of accessing transpersonal reality such as holotropic breathwork. The book may be hard to follow if one is not familar with any of the12-step programs, yet, it is not technical but heart-felt and inspiring. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Neurology    3. Patients    4. Psychology    5. Recovering addicts    6. Recovery    7. Rehabilitation    8. Religious aspects    9. Religious life    10. Self-Help    11. Substance abuse    12. Twelve-Step Programs    13. Coping with drug & alcohol abuse    14. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques    15. Occultism & quasi-religious beliefs    16. Popular psychology   

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Excellent Book
This book has exactly what I look for in daily meditations on Recovery. To the point and very insightful. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Devotional calendars    2. Meditation    3. Meditations    4. Recovery    5. Self-Help    6. Substance Abuse & Addictions - Alcoholism    7. Twelve-Step Programs    8. Self-Help / Twelve-Step Programs   

Subjects:  1. Miscellanea    2. Patients    3. Rehabilitation    4. Self-Help    5. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    6. Substance abuse    7. Twelve-Step Programs    8. Self-Help / Substance Abuse   

Subjects:  1. Alternate Spirituality    2. New Thought    3. Social Science    4. Sociology    5. Spirituality - Feminine    6. Twelve-Step Programs    7. Women's Studies - General    8. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques    9. Self-Help & Practical Interests   

Subjects:  1. Addicts    2. Mental Health And Hygiene    3. Recovering addicts    4. Recovery    5. Rehabilitation    6. Self-Help    7. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    8. Twelve-Step Programs   

Subjects:  1. Substance Abuse & Addictions - Alcoholism    2. Self-Help / Twelve-Step Programs    3. Self-Help    4. Alcoholics Anonymous    5. Recovery    6. Twelve-Step Programs   

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An inspirational guide specifically written to assist alcoholics to effectively recover from the painful process of withdrawal
Things That Work: A No-Nonsense Guide To Recovery By One Who Knows by Barry Bocchieri is an inspirational guide specifically written to assist alcoholics to effectively recover from the painful process of withdrawal. Guiding the reader through helpful and effective ways of dealing with the same troubles he personally experienced, Bocchieri deftly instructs healthy and progressive solutions applicable for all who suffer from alcoholism. Things That Work is very strongly recommended to all readers on the road to recovery for its ability to relate and guide its struggling readers through the many barriers faced with overcoming and conquering alcohol addiction.
Truly excellent advice!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU MR. BOCCHIERI, this is a marvelous book to review again and again, not just for recovering alcoholics/drug abusers.This book touches on the BASIC idea, everyone of us has to be responsible for oneself and DECIDE WHAT WORKS BEST FOR OUR CIRCUMSTANCES. KEEP TRYING! that should be a subtitle! NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!I feel very inspired by the author advising not just what information he has gathered but what experiences he shares of his own. AGAIN, THANK YOU!!!

This book really helped me
What a relief!This book gave me very simple, specific tools to help fight addiction.Also, it had down-to-earth suggestions to help with panic attacks, anxiety, even conflict in the workplace.With humor and insight the author really spoke to me without any psycho-babble! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alcoholics    2. Alcoholism    3. Recovery    4. Rehabilitation    5. Self-Help    6. Substance Abuse & Addictions - Alcoholism    7. Substance Abuse & Addictions - Drug Dependence    8. Twelve-Step Programs   

Subjects:  1. Recovery    2. Self-Help    3. Twelve-Step Programs   

Subjects:  1. Psychology    2. Psychopathology - Addiction    3. Psychotherapy - General    4. Substance abuse    5. Treatment    6. Twelve-Step Programs    7. Psychology & Psychiatry / Addictions   

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The Harm Reduction Model
This book explores the harm reduction model.It provides a variety of techniques to decrease addictive behaviors, many of them new and all of them coherent, logical, understandable, and practical.For people who struggle with addiction--expecially those who have explored 12-step programs and not found them useful--this book is a must read.I highly recommend it as an excellent source of strategy and treatment planning.

There's more than one way to knock a monkey off your back...
One of the best things about this workbook is that it lets you decide what degree of change is best for your recovery. Choosing between total abstinence or moderation may not seem like a wise approach if your addictions have your will power out-gunned. But Horvath models his strategies on the idea of harm reduction -- i.e., some improvement is better than none, particularly since taming a major negative fixation usually takes changing many smaller unhealthy behaviors too. He defines addiction as an extreme form of habit, and makes a logical case for conquering it by increasing self-awareness, resolving conflict, substituting positive behaviors, finding support, avoiding temptation, and being persistent. Much of the guidance you'll get in this book will come from you. The work you'll need to do is customized by your responses to questions designed to help you understand how addiction issues affect your life. Projects at the end of each chapter encourage you to try out the ideas you've just read, and the space allotted for your own notes makes this a valuable personal journal of your progress. This is a process you can return to as often as you need to. Additional resources, including a detailed bibliography and a list of support groups, offer an innovative network of help and info. Horvath acknowledges that 12-step programs work for a lot of people. But he doesn't believe they are the ONLY way to overcome addictions. For those who might prefer a more flexible alternative, this one offers an effective, creative range of options.

A Must For Your Professional Library
Practicing clinicians know that while the 12-step treatment programs have been very successful over many years, there are significant numbers of pstients/clients for whom these approaches have been unsuccessful. The author, Thomas Horvath, a highly experienced and nationally recognized addictions specialist, has provided in this second edition of his work, an alternative approach to treating addictive behaviors. His observations are not limited to the four addictions listed in the title. He mentions at the start of his work 111 addictive behaviors. Are there more? Most likely. He feels that the common denominator of most, if not all of addictive behaviors are two points:addiction is an extreme version of a habit,and, overcoming an addiction uses the same processes one uses to change other habits. From this base, Dr. Horvath presents both research and rich clinical experience supporting his position. The final product is an excellent workbook for the addicted person and a wonderful reference for the professional who would undertake treatment with an addicted person, regardless of the addiction.Read more

Subjects:  1. Compulsive behavior    2. Handbooks, manuals, etc    3. Self-Help    4. Self-care, Health    5. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    6. Substance abuse    7. Treatment    8. Twelve-Step Programs    9. Coping with personal problems    10. Self-Help & Practical Interests   

Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Inspirational/Philosophy    2. Christianity - Christian Life - General    3. Inspirational - Catholic    4. Twelve-Step Programs    5. Unabridged Audio - Inspirational/Philosophy   

Subjects:  1. Self-Help    2. Spiritual    3. Spirituality - General    4. Substance Abuse & Addictions - Alcoholism    5. Twelve-Step Programs    6. Coping with drug & alcohol abuse    7. Self-Help & Practical Interests    8. Self-Help / General   

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A Must for Anyone in a 12 Step program
I have to admit that I was mystified by many of the common phrases I'd hear in my meetings. This book really helped me understand what people were talking about. It has a lot of what the meetings have too--humor, touching stories, and profound insight. Next to the big book, this one is my favorite 12 Step book.

a must for anyone new to the 12 step culture
Christopher Cavenaugh has done an excellent job of explaining various terms and slogans heard through out the 12 step journey. It is an easy to read dictionary format. Everything from the serenity prayer to the steps is broken down into easy to find definitions. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alcoholics    2. Dictionaries    3. Drug And Alcohol Abuse Treatment    4. Drug addicts    5. Human Services    6. Neurology - General    7. Popular Culture - General    8. Recovering addicts    9. Recovery    10. Self-Help    11. Social Science    12. Twelve-Step Programs    13. Social Science / Popular Culture   

Subjects:  1. Alcoholics    2. Alcoholics Anonymous    3. Bibles - God's Word    4. Biblical teaching    5. Devotional    6. History    7. Recovering alcoholics    8. Rehabilitation    9. Religious life    10. Self-Help    11. Spiritual    12. Substance Abuse & Addictions - Alcoholism    13. Twelve-Step Programs    14. W., Bill    15. Alcoholism   

Subjects:  1. Recovery    2. Religion    3. Religion / Counseling    4. Self-Help    5. Spiritual    6. Spirituality - General    7. Substance Abuse & Addictions - Alcoholism    8. Twelve-Step Programs    9. Alcoholism    10. Bibliographies & Indexes    11. Bibliographies, catalogues, discographies    12. Books and reading    13. Coping with drug & alcohol abuse    14. Pastoral counseling   

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12-Month Organizer and Project Planner
What project have you been burning to start or yearning to finish? Whatever it is you can do it. Stephanie Culp shows you how.
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Subjects:  1. Cleaning & Caretaking    2. Cleaning & Caretaking - General    3. Home Improvement / Construction    4. Self-Help    5. Twelve-Step Programs   

Subjects:  1. Christianity    2. Christianity - General    3. Environmental Psychology    4. Human ecology    5. Popular Culture    6. Recovery    7. Religious aspects    8. Self-Help    9. Spirituality    10. Spirituality - General    11. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    12. Twelve-Step Programs    13. Coping with drug & alcohol abuse    14. Self-Help / Substance Abuse   

Reviews (37)

15 years sober in AA & I can tell share worse stories than are in the book
When I first saw this book on they shelf at the bookstore, I was deeply offended, as I am an active member of AA, sober many years and I do not believe much else works for alcoholics.
Bias, Bias, Bias
After reading this book and comparing it to real life, if the things that happened really did they are extremely rare. If they are more likely made up because the people wanted more than they were given. They wanted someone or something to do the work for them.

Glad to see a book like this...
I'm glad to see this book, although I think it will be a long time - if ever - before society at large really listens and understands what happens in the "rooms."It's sort of frightening to read some of the reviews by 12-steppers here and remember what it was like to live that way, to BE one of those people.I spent nearly 5 years of my life in those programs.I was young and vulnerable, and I swallowed their slogans and their disease theory for far too long... I only wish that this book had been around back then.I really thought if I left I would be back "out there," and everything that comes along with it.Nearly 5 years after leaving I see those programs for what they really are and I'm just grateful I didn't stay longer.Life is good. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alcoholics    2. Alcoholism    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - Addiction    5. Rehabilitation    6. Self-Help    7. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    8. Treatment    9. Twelve-Step Programs    10. Recovery