I've read the first few chapters of RR. Very good stuff. I guess I had done this on my own but didn't have a name for it. I was expecting Trimpey to be harsher than he was b/c of posts I've read but I think he's just being honest about his perceptions of AA.
I was shocked to read he was raised in a Methodist church.
I am a Christian & even w/ that I had a hard time swallowing some of the " steps".
I know we're not allowed to discuss AA but just want to say I agree w/ his thinking.
I, myself, prayed, did the first 3 steps over & over, asked God to take my addiction away, to no avail. I believe God gives us free will to choose to help ourselves. He's not a magic genie. You have to be responsible for your own actions.
Sorry to offend anyone w/ God talk. Just my experience.
Looking forward to reading the rest of RR.