For me, this was even better than Al Anon

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	• Getting Them Sober: You Can Help! (Getting Them Sober) Toby Rice Drews Recovery Communications, 1998 - 144 pages average customer review:based on 15 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

For me, this was even better than Al Anon

I started with Volume 1, and subsequently bought all 5 in Toby Rice Drews' series. I am two years past what I believe was my "rock bottom" as the wife of an alcoholic. I'm actually still married to him, he's still drinking, but the lessons of these books saved my sanity, fixed my own life, and the change in my behavior has visibly improved his. I know I gave his disease back to him by following these books. In fact, I read Volume 1 before I went to Al-Anon for awhile. In telling my stories of how I was handling incidents to the veteran Al-Anon folks, I could tell they were amazed and impressed at how I was handling my alcoholic. They were like "she's doing it perfectly but she's a newbie!" Well I was following Toby Rice Drews advice. It is a short easy read and will become your bible. Buy It!!!

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THE BEST BOOK FOR FAMILIES OF ALCOHOLICS

When I first picked up "Getting Them Sober", I was utterly astounded and amazed. I called my sister excitedly to share. I read her excerpts. She said, "Oh my gosh, the author really knows him(meaning my alcoholic)." my sister said. Toby Rice Drews knew. This God given author knew my life. The insight was incredible it was an "aha" book. Somebody put into words and explained what I was going through, in lving with active alcoholism.

Toby answered THE QUESTION. The question that I was too afraid, too hurt, too ashamed to ask...... There it was in black and white!....."If he runs off with another woman, does that mean he doesn't love me?" Whew, I felt so much better knowing that I wasn't the only one who had ever felt that way or asked that question. I was enlightened and relieved.
I had also wondered, "Why am I so afraid he will leave?" "Why have I given him a million second chances?" "Why do I take him back?" Those questions and answers were there. I was able to start putting the pieces of the puzzle together. I grew. My life was transformed from that knowledge. I am very grateful for "Getting Them Sober."

I own all five of the books in Toby's series. The "Getting Them Sober, vol 4" book (which is all about the hidden issues in seperation/divorce in alcoholic families) was very helpful to me when I was going through my divorce. I carried it with me constantly. Here is the product link:Getting Them Sober: Vol 4 : Separations and Healings (Getting Them Sober)

Fifty percent of American families have active alcoholism in them according to the NIH. This book is a must read for everybody. Families of alcoholics, counselors, teachers, and judges will gain great insight, hope and strength in their understanding of those who suffer on a daily, yearly, lifetime basis from the HORRIBLE family disease of alcoholism. It is a good read and must read for all.

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A Godsend

In trying to understand the devastation that alcoholism has on friends and family....this book was enormously helpful. Knowing that alcoholism is a disease and that many alcoholics words and actions are undeniably the same, helps keep the diseased person in perspective and helps you to detach.

This book changed my life!

This book is a Godsend for people living with an alcoholic. Truly it's amazing. While it may not fix your alcoholic, it will at least give you piece of mind. I started applying the principles in this book to my life, and to my immense joy and happiness, my alcoholic decided to go into rehab all on his own. You could have knocked me down with a feather. He has been sober now for almost 3 years. It's like a miracle. I even wrote Toby a letter and thanked her! I'm even teary-eyed just writing this review. Read this book, it will change your life!!!

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Toby Rice Drews draws upon long experience as a therapist to explore the day-by-day practicalities of getting loved ones sober. In the process she maintains professionalism without sacrificing warmth or human sympathy. Forty-one chapters are filled with practical suggestions for coping including being gentle with yourself; don't pour out the booze; use tough love. This book is a blessing for anyone who has to live with an alcoholic.

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