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10-17-2012, 08:38 AM

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Fernaceman

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Recovery Literature

I am looking for any recommendations. I do read the big book and the bible, but really need to be pouring more positive knowledge into my head.

So, any good books about recovery would be great. Christian based, biographies, philosophy, whatever, I am far from picky.

Thanks!

10-17-2012, 08:42 AM

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notsleeping

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Im sure the christian store would have something. Thats a good idea lemme know what you find.

10-17-2012, 08:42 AM

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Books helped me so much in recovery, and I was constantly searching for something new and interesting.

"Drinking: A Love Story" by Caroline Knapp

"A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle

"A Return to Love" by Marianne Williamson

"You can Heal Your Life" by Elizabeth Hay

10-17-2012, 08:43 AM

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I recommend THe Spirituality of Imperfection. Next to the Big Book, I have gotten more out of that book than any other.

10-17-2012, 08:47 AM

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"High on Arrival" by MacKenzie Phillips

"Untied" by Meredith Baxter

"Wishful Drinking" by Carrie Fisher

"After All" by Mary Tyler Moore

"Moving Pictures" by Ali McGraw

"Second Act" by Lynda Carter

"My Story" by Ann-Margaret

"A Glad Awakening" by Betty Ford
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10-17-2012, 08:48 AM

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Broken by William Cope Moyers
24 Hours a Day meditation book
A Program for You - A Guide to the Big Book's Design for Living
12 Stupid Things that Mess Up Recovery by Allen Berger, PHd
The Zen of Recovery by Mel Ash
Now That You're Sober by Earnie Larsen
Undrunk: A Skeptic's Guide to AA by AJ Adams
Drinking: A Love Story by Caroline Knapp
Dry by Augusten Burroughs
When Love is Not Enough, the Lois Wilson Story by Wiliam Borchert

Pretty much any Hazeleden book.

10-17-2012, 09:03 AM

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A lot of good ones mentioned already that I was thinking of.

"Addiction & Grace" by Gerald May

Guy Kettlehack has a series -- "First Year Sobriety" "Second Year Sobriety" and "Third Year Sobriety"

10-17-2012, 09:05 AM

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My friend gave me these suggestions that she read while she was in rehab:

Man's Search For Meaning by Victor Frankl
New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton
Dharma Punx by Noah Levine

I'm currently reading The Addictive Personality by Craig Nakken -- sometimes it feels like a book you would read for educational purposes more than for fun, but it really illustrates the addicts mindset and helps you recognize your own addictive thoughts.