PETA,
Do finish reading the book, it's so worth it. to me, it was such a relief to learn about the Addictive Voice and Beast. I think I had to be really good and ready to quit. Once I could honestly admit I wanted to drink because of the pure pleasure, not because I was stressed or whatever crazy excuse The Voice offered, it got much easier. Once I became aware of the negotiation that was continually going on, I was able to put an end to the "craving."
Today, I don't drink. It's not an option, it's a non negotiable item. If other people are drinking, it has nothing to do with me. It's not my business.
I hope you find RR and AVRT as helpful as I did. I never felt at peace in AA, it just didn't fit me. It's a good program, there's a lot to be learned from it. But RR works for me.
Love,
Lenina