Books on Recovery, Spirituality & Codependence
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' Recovery by Choice' by Martin Nicolaus and 'Mindful Recovery' by Thomas and Beverly Biehn.
and definitely another mention of Fletcher's 'Sober for good' and Kurtz and Ketcham's 'Spirituality of Imperfection', though i wouldn't have benefitted from or enjoyed that when i first got sober.
and definitely another mention of Fletcher's 'Sober for good' and Kurtz and Ketcham's 'Spirituality of Imperfection', though i wouldn't have benefitted from or enjoyed that when i first got sober.
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One book that I don't believe I saw mentioned that was extremely helpful to me was "Gifts of Sobriety" by Barbara Cole. I do not follow a 12 step program and this book does connect to the 12 steps quite a bit, but it all makes sense. It really has a beautiful, positive message, and just makes you want to keep right on going and enjoying all sobriety has to offer.
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Write your own book. If it's thoughtful and honest people'll read it and learn something about themselves.
The only thing I really sort of miss about drinking is sitting in a tavern and having a good honest conversation with another bar patron. Least it seemed to be for a while. ; )
I must've been to 1000's of AA meetings now. When person speaking is insincere I seem to sense that and then, I'm sorry, but I'll just tune them out. Same with books.
The only thing I really sort of miss about drinking is sitting in a tavern and having a good honest conversation with another bar patron. Least it seemed to be for a while. ; )
I must've been to 1000's of AA meetings now. When person speaking is insincere I seem to sense that and then, I'm sorry, but I'll just tune them out. Same with books.
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Yes, I affirm fini's suggestions above - I have both Recovery by Choice and Mindful Recovery.....in fact, I was literally thinking of dipping back into the latter just now!
Been meaning to buy Spirituality of Imperfection too.
Been meaning to buy Spirituality of Imperfection too.
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Hey All, I am new to this community but I have found this thread very helpful and I look forward to checking out some of the titles you have all recommended. I am an avid reader and recovery/self-help books have long been a favorite genre.
The best book I have ever read on addiction is relatively new, "Ending Addiction for Good" by Richard Taite and Constance Scharff. I am a fan of anything that works, and this book outlines the treatment that got me clean and sober. Basically the book is about how change occurs naturally in people, and how you can shape the process of change to have positive outcomes. I first learned about this book because it was endorsed by Dr. James Prochaska, the originator of the trans-theoretical model of behavior change. Prochaska is huge in psychology circles.
I recommend this book without reservation! It is a simple read, very informative, and extremely helpful. I passed it along to a couple of friends and one of them has already told me that it has motivated her to make some positive changes in her life.
The best book I have ever read on addiction is relatively new, "Ending Addiction for Good" by Richard Taite and Constance Scharff. I am a fan of anything that works, and this book outlines the treatment that got me clean and sober. Basically the book is about how change occurs naturally in people, and how you can shape the process of change to have positive outcomes. I first learned about this book because it was endorsed by Dr. James Prochaska, the originator of the trans-theoretical model of behavior change. Prochaska is huge in psychology circles.
I recommend this book without reservation! It is a simple read, very informative, and extremely helpful. I passed it along to a couple of friends and one of them has already told me that it has motivated her to make some positive changes in her life.
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I am currently reading the Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning, by Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham. Mostly a pretty easy read and good stuff.
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Originally Posted by Ohio1 
I don't think anyone mentioned it but "Courage to Change" by Dennis Wholey had a huge impact on me. Maybe not so useful for someone with a lot of sobriety but what a powerful book when you are drifting around saying "What the hell is wrong with me?".
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Don't Forget Anthony De Mello!
While his works are not specifically intended for "recovery" from addictions, they are intended for those who want to recover from "over-reliance on self".
The one I always come back to is a pocket-sized work titled, "The Way to Love".
The one I always come back to is a pocket-sized work titled, "The Way to Love".
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Don't Forget Anthony De Mello!
While his works are not specifically intended for "recovery" from addictions, they are intended for those who want to recover from "over-reliance on self".
The one I always come back to is a pocket-sized work titled, "The Way to Love".
The one I always come back to is a pocket-sized work titled, "The Way to Love".
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Books
The Big Book - AA
A Paper Life - Tatum O'Neal
Beyond the Influence - Katherine Ketcham and William F. Asbury
To Slake a Thirst The Matt Talbot Way To Sobriety - Philip Maynard
The Anonymous Disciple - Gerard E. Goggins
The Twelve Steps for Christians - Friends in Recovery
The Life Recovery Bible
A Paper Life - Tatum O'Neal
Beyond the Influence - Katherine Ketcham and William F. Asbury
To Slake a Thirst The Matt Talbot Way To Sobriety - Philip Maynard
The Anonymous Disciple - Gerard E. Goggins
The Twelve Steps for Christians - Friends in Recovery
The Life Recovery Bible
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