Book Recommendations - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

irelandx7 · 09-13-2007, 10:49 AM

I know there is a sticky list at the top of this forum, but I would like to know what books have really helped you personally.

I bought the following books from the Alanon website and eBay:

The Dilemma of the Alcoholic Marriage
Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions
THE SET: ODAT & CTC
Codependent No More + Beyond Codepend...Melody Beattie

and I ordered a bunch of pamphlets. Are the ones I bought any good? I guess I will decide that for myself, but I would just like people's opinions. Thanks!

Astro · 09-13-2007, 10:52 AM

Both of the Beattie books are excellent, you might also want to read Under The Influence to get a deeper understanding of alcoholism.

***ICU*** · 09-13-2007, 10:55 AM

Co Dependent No More
Beyond Codendency
Language of Letting Go (I think my favorite only after reading and understanding the first two)
Playing It By Heart (good background on where the author came from)
The above are all by Melody Beattie

Also, in my particular case, the following book was invaluable to me, as domestic violence was the MOST CRITICAL issue I had to deal with, his alcoholism was second:

Why does he do that? Inside the minds of angry and controlling men by Lundy Bancroft

To be honest, Alanon literature was my first step, and I was grateful for it at the time, but I really, really needed to concentrate on the last book mentioned. Perhaps that's why I didn't find the Alanon meetings to give me what I truly needed. However, I do recommend that everyone give Alanon a good try, and, I did! I must have gone to over 20 meetings.

LaTeeDa · 09-13-2007, 10:56 AM

"The Road Less Traveled" by M. Scott Peck. I have read it several times.

L

denny57 · 09-13-2007, 11:06 AM

Drinking, a Love Story by Caroline Knapp

CE Girl · 09-13-2007, 11:16 AM

Getting them Sober - Toby Rice Drew

By far, the most valuable series I've read to date

Oh and did I mention the BB?!?!?

Yup, whouldda thunk, a codie readig the BB?!?! I just started in my "couch" meetings on Saturday Morning. Been to quite a few BB reading with my XA but to hear the perspective of the codie on each chapter has been quite enlightening. sort of "melds" it all together.

Peace

hope-faith · 09-13-2007, 01:35 PM

There are two more that I would highly recommend. Along with Codie No More, I have read and re-read these often:

Women Who Love Too Much - when you keep wishing and hoping he'll change (Robin Norwood)

Something More (Sarah Ban Breathnach) -- Great book on finding happiness within ourselves, no matter what our circumstances.

irelandx7 · 09-13-2007, 01:39 PM

Thank you all! I better buy some reading glasses! LOL

Spiritual Seeker · 09-13-2007, 02:17 PM

by Kevin Griffin -One Breath at a Time:Buddhism and the Twelve Steps

Spiritual Seeker · 09-13-2007, 02:19 PM

by William Cope Moyers - Broken (My story of addiction & Redemption)

2Growstrong · 09-15-2007, 07:54 AM

I'm agreeing with LaTee Da and suggesting The Road Less Traveled. And I would add Dark Nights of The Soul by Thomas Moore. My copy is looking rough I read parts over so much.

09-13-2007, 10:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
irelandx7 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 68	Book Recommendations I know there is a sticky list at the top of this forum, but I would like to know what books have really helped you personally. I bought the following books from the Alanon website and eBay: The Dilemma of the Alcoholic Marriage Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions THE SET: ODAT & CTC Codependent No More + Beyond Codepend...Melody Beattie and I ordered a bunch of pamphlets. Are the ones I bought any good? I guess I will decide that for myself, but I would just like people's opinions. Thanks! __________________ Last edited by irelandx7; 09-13-2007 at 10:50 AM. Reason: underline and boldface book titles

09-13-2007, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Astro Codaholic Alcodependant Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ, in a home filled with love Posts: 6,423	Both of the Beattie books are excellent, you might also want to read Under The Influence to get a deeper understanding of alcoholism. __________________ They said there'll be snow at Christmas They said there'll be peace on Earth Hallelujah Noel be it Heaven or Hell The Christmas you get you deserve.

09-13-2007, 10:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
*ICU* Community Greeter Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,358	Co Dependent No More Beyond Codendency Language of Letting Go (I think my favorite only after reading and understanding the first two) Playing It By Heart (good background on where the author came from) The above are all by Melody Beattie Also, in my particular case, the following book was invaluable to me, as domestic violence was the MOST CRITICAL issue I had to deal with, his alcoholism was second: Why does he do that? Inside the minds of angry and controlling men by Lundy Bancroft To be honest, Alanon literature was my first step, and I was grateful for it at the time, but I really, really needed to concentrate on the last book mentioned. Perhaps that's why I didn't find the Alanon meetings to give me what I truly needed. However, I do recommend that everyone give Alanon a good try, and, I did! I must have gone to over 20 meetings. __________________ What I have shared in this or any post are my opinions, based on my perception and experiences.

09-13-2007, 10:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
LaTeeDa Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: FarNorthernCalifornia Posts: 2,466	"The Road Less Traveled" by M. Scott Peck. I have read it several times. L __________________ The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.--Henry David Thoreau I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.--Katharine Hepburn

09-13-2007, 11:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
denny57 Free at last Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,912	Drinking, a Love Story by Caroline Knapp __________________ We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality. Albert Einstein

09-13-2007, 11:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
CE Girl Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: FREEDOM Posts: 667	Getting them Sober - Toby Rice Drew By far, the most valuable series I've read to date Oh and did I mention the BB?!?!? Yup, whouldda thunk, a codie readig the BB?!?! I just started in my "couch" meetings on Saturday Morning. Been to quite a few BB reading with my XA but to hear the perspective of the codie on each chapter has been quite enlightening. sort of "melds" it all together. Peace

09-13-2007, 01:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
hope-faith Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston MA Posts: 21	There are two more that I would highly recommend. Along with Codie No More, I have read and re-read these often: Women Who Love Too Much - when you keep wishing and hoping he'll change (Robin Norwood) Something More (Sarah Ban Breathnach) -- Great book on finding happiness within ourselves, no matter what our circumstances.

09-13-2007, 01:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
irelandx7 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 68	Thank you all! I better buy some reading glasses! LOL __________________

09-13-2007, 02:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Spiritual Seeker get it, give it, grow in it Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calif coast Posts: 2,162	by Kevin Griffin -One Breath at a Time:Buddhism and the Twelve Steps

09-13-2007, 02:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Spiritual Seeker get it, give it, grow in it Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calif coast Posts: 2,162	by William Cope Moyers - Broken (My story of addiction & Redemption)

09-15-2007, 07:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
2Growstrong Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 38	I'm agreeing with LaTee Da and suggesting The Road Less Traveled. And I would add Dark Nights of The Soul by Thomas Moore. My copy is looking rough I read parts over so much. __________________ The balance of life lies in being as fine as a thread and as strong as a steel wire.

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