What recovery/spiritual book are you reading at the moment
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I'm reading A Woman's Way Through The AA 12 Steps, by Stephanie Covington, and also dong the workbook. I'm 11months sober but doing the first steps again because this book makes more sense to me than the Big Book written by men, especially the 3rd and 4th.
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The Spirituality of Imperfection by Ernest Kurtz, Katherine Ketcham
Review from another that is a good summary ......Beautifully wise book, with a mindful, heartfelt approach to the lovely imperfections of our humanity. I recommend this as a must-read for spiritual seekers.
The Spirituality of Imperfection explores practical, spiritual approaches to problems of daily life with its use of nearly 100 short stories from virtually every world religion and spiritual tradition. Readers learn how to change self-destructive patterns with a step-by-step path to self acceptance.
This book has altered my perceptions in many ways.......
Review from another that is a good summary ......Beautifully wise book, with a mindful, heartfelt approach to the lovely imperfections of our humanity. I recommend this as a must-read for spiritual seekers.
The Spirituality of Imperfection explores practical, spiritual approaches to problems of daily life with its use of nearly 100 short stories from virtually every world religion and spiritual tradition. Readers learn how to change self-destructive patterns with a step-by-step path to self acceptance.
This book has altered my perceptions in many ways.......
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Great thread- I am a huge reader and always want sugg.
I just finished Sober Is the New Black by Rachel Black. Short and easy read and one that particularly interested me bc of her non AA position on her drinking problem. She attended at a point in her early sobriety but decided it had tenets that werent for her, and a different "system" governed her thinking. Ultimately, though, her path echoes the 12 steps just with a different underlying focus essentially of logic over higher power. She is from the UK and perhaps her recovery is like ART or SMART or just CBT/DBT... Enjoyed reading abt her take and thought process.
I just finished Sober Is the New Black by Rachel Black. Short and easy read and one that particularly interested me bc of her non AA position on her drinking problem. She attended at a point in her early sobriety but decided it had tenets that werent for her, and a different "system" governed her thinking. Ultimately, though, her path echoes the 12 steps just with a different underlying focus essentially of logic over higher power. She is from the UK and perhaps her recovery is like ART or SMART or just CBT/DBT... Enjoyed reading abt her take and thought process.
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I have read Knapp's Drinking: A Love Story no less than five times. It provides such a clear picture of what my life looks like ... I always pick it up when I am really struggling. Caroline was a gifted writer, who died much too young. Her book Pack of Two is also fantastic if you are an animal lover.
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I too have read Caroline Knapps story many times- my copy is well underlined and dogeared!
I also cannot recommend Blackout by Sarah Hepola enough. For all women alcoholics, particularly in her age group and mine (30s and 40s, born in the 70s) but also for those who love an alcoholic woman.
I also cannot recommend Blackout by Sarah Hepola enough. For all women alcoholics, particularly in her age group and mine (30s and 40s, born in the 70s) but also for those who love an alcoholic woman.
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Wolfie - I have noticed as other friends here and elsewhere may agree, that those who have some success in getting sober do the work. Part of this always seems to involve a constant burning to read books helpful to supporting our sobriety - be that spiritual in nature, self help oriented or a hybred.
Focusing on growth - moving on and not dwelling in the past is a common thread I have witnessed in others that effectively promotes sobriety. Reading is huge part of this. There is always something else to read, watch and do!
Your title asking the question What are you...... and not If you are tells me a lot about your journey my friend. You are a good example of those who seek. It is in the seeking we grow, discover and recover! Good for you in leading from the front.
Focusing on growth - moving on and not dwelling in the past is a common thread I have witnessed in others that effectively promotes sobriety. Reading is huge part of this. There is always something else to read, watch and do!
Your title asking the question What are you...... and not If you are tells me a lot about your journey my friend. You are a good example of those who seek. It is in the seeking we grow, discover and recover! Good for you in leading from the front.
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Originally Posted by soberwolf 
I'm reading Caroline Knapp's Drinking.. A love story
I just finished Diary of an Alcoholic Housewife. Blackout is another one that I have read recently, both were good.
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The Zen of Recovery by Mel Ash. Go figure.... 😜. It's very good, by the way.
I do also love the Spirituality of Imperfection and highly recommend it as well. It's one of my go to books, when I can't figure out what else to read. You can just open it to any page and start there.
I do also love the Spirituality of Imperfection and highly recommend it as well. It's one of my go to books, when I can't figure out what else to read. You can just open it to any page and start there.
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I've been into audio books as of late. Right now it's Joel Osteen, Joyce Meyer, 30 days to sobriety by Jack Canfield. Just finished up the Mood Cure. Which is very interesting. It talks about how the amino acids play such a big role in brain function - depression, addiction, happiness.
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