The Kindle Store-Helpful Books
 

Since a lot of people are reading more instead of drinking it would be nice to share books we find that are helpful in the process.

I am rereading Drinking, A Love Story by Caroline Knapp. It really struck a chord with me-she really described how booze sneaks up on you and how it all progresses. It's a very honest book.

I love reading though at the moment mine are summertype romantic books!

Seriously though,Rational Recovery is great if people don't want to use AA

I've always been a big fan of Sober For Good, by Anne Fletcher. Lots of stories about how people really recover. Full of hope!

I love the book "Drinking". I have read it more than once. It just brought up so much for me...I journaled some thoughts on my 2nd time through. Right now, I'm reading "Breaking Night" which isn't about recovery but is a memoir about a girl who was homeless and ended up going to Harvard. Just started it but so far, I really like it. Also reading the "Beginner's Book" by AA Grapevine. It's a collection of stories from the Grapevine over the years. I'm also enjoying that...good for when I don't have a lot of time to read or a good enough attention span. I also journal with that at times. I love to read so I'm looking forward to any suggestions.

"Under the Influence"
"Addictive Thinking" Twerski

And " Dry" Augusten Boroughs (funny too)

Love "Dry". Also "Lit"-Mary Karr.

Caroline Knapp's book is the best, I think. She is so brutally honest, and after reading her story, I really felt that if she could do it, so could I.

'A New Earth' and 'The Power of Now', both by Eckhart Tolle are amazing books.

'The Seat of the Soul' by Gary Zukav, fabulous for spiritual recovery.

'A Return to Love' and 'A Course in Miracles' by Marianne Williamson

'The Shadow Effect' by Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson and Debbie Ford teaches you how to embrace the dark parts of yourself and bring them into the light, rather than trying to bury them.

'You Can Heal Your Life' by Louise Hay

Another vote for Sober for Good - it's become a type of reference for me.

I also really enjoyed Diary of an Alcoholic Housewife. And of course, Caroline Knapp's was the first I read that really opened my eyes.

Thank you for all these suggestions!! Some I've heard of, but many I haven't. Since I now have more money, I can splurge on more books. I may try Amazon for some used copies as well. It is nice having them on Kindle though, sometimes I'll use my phone app and just read a bit to get through the cravings if I'm at work (my second job is at a bar) and feeling tempted.

There's a full-time bartender in my AA mtgs and he's been sober for a couple of years. Just thought I'd let you know it's possible.

Sober Living is an ace little book. I found lots of helpful tips in there and it was very grounding.

Also Don't let the bastards grind you down: 50 Things Every Alcoholic & Addict in Early Recovery Should Know - Georgia W. It has lots of short chapters so it's good for reading when you're short of time.

Drinking, A Love Story is a book that brought me back to wanting sobriety. I underlined nearly the entire book!

And " Dry" Augusten Boroughs (funny too)

Great book, I laughed out loud more than once while reading this.

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I like choices!

I second this book. I am in early recovery and this book has been very eye opening. It is preparing me for parts of recovery I have not yet begun to experience.

I did go to Amazon, and there are a lot of these books there used for under $4. I just wish they had them for Kindle that cheap. Last suggestion sounds like a good one to start with...