Hi Joanie,
Reminds me of the lady who founded Moderation Management or whatever it was - and she ended up killing someone while driving under the influence - and finally admitted that there is no moderating for an alcoholic.
I'm doing a lot of family of origin work - and I have no illusions about my alcoholism. My childhood may have been somewhat traumatic, but it was that, coupled with the disease of alcoholism, genetic factors, that made me an alcoholic.
There are many who had traumatic childhoods and didn't grow up to become addicted.
I suspect the authors are trying to make some money - and I'm sure they are speaking their truth - it worked for them. I would suggest, though, that they aren't alcoholics of my type. Maybe it will work for others - who knows.
It wouldn't work for me though.