have spent a few days reading part one, and intend to do the same with part two. But before i do, just wanted to say thank you. I felt like i "failed" at aa, and there was no other way. The people there were so great and even the atheists seem to get it. Understanding the base brain makes so much sense. I always thought i was arguing with an equal! What a relief! So far, has been effortless. In the past, i have had to take it one hour at a time, white knuckling all the way.