Hi Phoof,
I have the book
Rational Recovery, which is an explanation of the program and how to use it, and
The Small Book, which is their version of AA's Big Book. While I don't think AA is right for me, I wouldn't describe myself as anti-AA. The RR author/founder is DEFINITELY anti-AA. That's the only downside to his writings that I've discovered so far.
When I first bought and read
Rational Recovery I literally felt like a weight had been lifted. I felt a glimpse of hope for the first time in a long time. I used the AA philosophy of "take what you need and leave the rest" as I read the book because I really didn't find it helpful to read all of his blatantly negative comments about the AA program. I don't care what he thinks about AA, I just want him to tell me how to use Rational Recovery!
I DO think it can work. I do NOT believe it is too good to be true. I think it's all about finding what works best for YOU.