Book Recommendations
Book Recommendations
I know there is a sticky list at the top of this forum, but I would like to know what books have really helped you personally.
I bought the following books from the Alanon website and eBay:
The Dilemma of the Alcoholic Marriage
Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions
THE SET: ODAT & CTC
Codependent No More + Beyond Codepend...Melody Beattie
and I ordered a bunch of pamphlets. Are the ones I bought any good? I guess I will decide that for myself, but I would just like people's opinions. Thanks!
I bought the following books from the Alanon website and eBay:
The Dilemma of the Alcoholic Marriage
Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions
THE SET: ODAT & CTC
Codependent No More + Beyond Codepend...Melody Beattie
and I ordered a bunch of pamphlets. Are the ones I bought any good? I guess I will decide that for myself, but I would just like people's opinions. Thanks!
Last edited by irelandx7; 09-13-2007 at 09:50 AM. Reason: underline and boldface book titles
Co Dependent No More
Beyond Codendency
Language of Letting Go (I think my favorite only after reading and understanding the first two)
Playing It By Heart (good background on where the author came from)
The above are all by Melody Beattie
Also, in my particular case, the following book was invaluable to me, as domestic violence was the MOST CRITICAL issue I had to deal with, his alcoholism was second:
Why does he do that? Inside the minds of angry and controlling men by Lundy Bancroft
To be honest, Alanon literature was my first step, and I was grateful for it at the time, but I really, really needed to concentrate on the last book mentioned. Perhaps that's why I didn't find the Alanon meetings to give me what I truly needed. However, I do recommend that everyone give Alanon a good try, and, I did! I must have gone to over 20 meetings.
Beyond Codendency
Language of Letting Go (I think my favorite only after reading and understanding the first two)
Playing It By Heart (good background on where the author came from)
The above are all by Melody Beattie
Also, in my particular case, the following book was invaluable to me, as domestic violence was the MOST CRITICAL issue I had to deal with, his alcoholism was second:
Why does he do that? Inside the minds of angry and controlling men by Lundy Bancroft
To be honest, Alanon literature was my first step, and I was grateful for it at the time, but I really, really needed to concentrate on the last book mentioned. Perhaps that's why I didn't find the Alanon meetings to give me what I truly needed. However, I do recommend that everyone give Alanon a good try, and, I did! I must have gone to over 20 meetings.
Getting them Sober - Toby Rice Drew
By far, the most valuable series I've read to date
Oh and did I mention the BB?!?!?
Yup, whouldda thunk, a codie readig the BB?!?! I just started in my "couch" meetings on Saturday Morning. Been to quite a few BB reading with my XA but to hear the perspective of the codie on each chapter has been quite enlightening. sort of "melds" it all together.
Peace
By far, the most valuable series I've read to date
Oh and did I mention the BB?!?!?
Yup, whouldda thunk, a codie readig the BB?!?! I just started in my "couch" meetings on Saturday Morning. Been to quite a few BB reading with my XA but to hear the perspective of the codie on each chapter has been quite enlightening. sort of "melds" it all together.
Peace
Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Boston MA
Posts: 21
There are two more that I would highly recommend. Along with Codie No More, I have read and re-read these often:
Women Who Love Too Much - when you keep wishing and hoping he'll change (Robin Norwood)
Something More (Sarah Ban Breathnach) -- Great book on finding happiness within ourselves, no matter what our circumstances.
Women Who Love Too Much - when you keep wishing and hoping he'll change (Robin Norwood)
Something More (Sarah Ban Breathnach) -- Great book on finding happiness within ourselves, no matter what our circumstances.
Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)