Candy Scratch

Has anyone read this book, by Jack Murney?

I just got an amazon.com alert that it's just come out in paperback. The description says it "leads the way to feeling great and living well -- without alcohol".

Just wondering if anyone has thoughts on this book - whether it is a worthwhile read or not...

Astro

Haven't read it, but I'm sure interested in checking it out! Thanks for the heads-up.

hope3

Hi Candy Scratch, no I haven't heard of it either, but I am always looking for different things to read regarding this subject........

CarolD

Think Mr. M has been reading my sig line?
LOL I have been using it for years!

Actually...I am totally unaware of the book
or it's author.

JBRBLBB

Early in my recovery SOMEONE gave me a copy of the 'first edition'. I ended up lending it to several people, buying it again and again, etc. ....then I couldn't find it for years. I just ordered the 'New Joy...' and look forward to the insights and HUMOR. Everyone I gave it to was inspired.

Dee74

Welcome to SR JBRBLBB

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bluecarmel

Candy, I actually picked up this book at an AA meeting where there were a lot of books that had been donated for anyone who wanted them and it is WONDERFUL! The stories are so refreshing after reading those in the Big Book so many times, which are, even after being updated in the fourth edition, rather "old", if still valid. Today, I don't find the stories all that compelling in the Big Book, but the discussion and stories of members they bring out. I, as many of my friends...especially women, wish they would come out with a fifth edition of the Big Book that is more relevant to us today...such as not a chapter on the "wives" of alcoholics", but spouses...and not just he, but they, etc...back to the book...it is really great and refreshing!

Dee74

Just so you know this is a pretty old thread - Candy may not reply

welcome to SR bluecarmel

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Hevyn

Happy to meet you bluecarmel!

bluecarmel

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